Victim of racism, Maignan breaks down

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By: Manu Tournoux

Victim of racism, Maignan breaks down

Targeted by racist chants during the AC Milan match in Udine, Mike Maignan left the field. The referee of the match interrupted the match for a few minutes before the return of the goalkeeper of the France team.

New dismaying episode in Serie A… Mike Maignan was the target of racist chants from the Udinese ultras during AC Milan’s trip to the Stadio Friuli on Saturday evening for the 21st day of the Italian championship . At the half-hour mark, the French Rossoneri goalkeeper, furious, headed for the locker room, pushing the match referee to quickly suspend the match.

Comforted by his compatriot Théo Hernandez or the Dutchman Tijjani Reijnders, Maignan returned to the locker room before being called back and returning to the field, the stadium announcer having spoken against the supporters who were the authors of these scandalous chants. He obtained the support of certain opposing players, the former Rémois Hassane Kamara or the Irishman Festy Ebosele, before finding his place in goal.

Note that, in the process, the player trained at PSG conceded the equalizing goal signed by Lazar Samardzic, with a perfectly placed strike (42nd), while the English international Ruben Loftus-Cheek had opened the scoring for Milan (31st).

Manu Tournoux

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Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.