Maignan Calls For Action After Alleged Racist Abuse At Juventus’ Allianz Stadium
AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan has revealed that he was the subject of racist abuse at Juventus’ Allianz Stadium on Sunday and has called for action from the relevant authorities.
The incident was caught on camera while Maignan was warming up for the game and Juventus have launched an investigation.
Maignan helped Milan claim a 1-1 draw against Massimiliano Allegri’s side.
The 26-year-old is the second Milan player to suffer racist abuse this season after Tiemoue Bakayoko against Lazio earlier this month.
"On Sunday evening at Allianz Stadium, Juventus supporters targeted me with racial slurs and cries," Maignan wrote on Twitter. "What do you want me to say? That racism is wrong and that these supporters are stupid? It’s not about that.
"I am neither the first nor the last player to have this happen. As long as these events are treated as ‘isolated incidents’ and no comprehensive action is taken, history is bound to repeat itself over and over and over again.
"What are we doing to combat racism in football stadiums? Do you really believe it’s effective? I am in a club that strives to lead the way by opposing all forms of discrimination. But we need to be more numerous and to be united in this battle for society which goes beyond football.
"In the proceedings, do the people who decide know what it feels like to hear insults and cries relegating us to the rank of animals? Do they know what it does for our families, for our loved ones who see it and who do not understand that it could still happen in 2021?
"I am not a ‘victim’ of racism. I am Mike, standing, black and proud. As long as we can give our voice to change things, we will."
Maignan joined AC Milan from French champions Lille this summer.
