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Maignan Reports Racist Chants in Verona Match as Stadium Issues Warning

The intervention highlights a repeat problem at the Bentegodi, with formal measures triggered.

Overview

  • Mike Maignan alerted referee Daniele Chiffi to racist abuse from the Verona end at the start of the second half.
  • After the report, the stadium announcer delivered an anti-discrimination warning that said chants could lead to a match suspension.
  • Verona supporters responded with loud whistles at Maignan on each touch, and play went on under closer oversight from match officials.
  • Earlier, some boos and monkey-like sounds were directed at Rafael Leao after a Milan goal, and he was later replaced by Gimenez about ten minutes after the warning.
  • No stoppage or sanctions were reported during the game, and the incident echoes a case last December in Verona involving abuse toward Leao.