Mike Maignan slams decision to play Milan v Como game in Australia

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AC Milan keeper Mike Maignan has responded sharply to the choice to play the Milan vs Como Serie A fixture in Australia, insinuating that monetary issues have overtaken sporting logic. Talking in a press convention, Maignan aligned himself with Adrien Rabiot’s earlier criticism, saying: “I completely agree with Rabiot. I don’t perceive why we’re taking part in overseas … immediately many issues are forgotten, folks solely take into consideration the monetary aspect.” (by way of Corriere dello Sport)

He lamented that what ought to have been a house match is successfully stripped of residence benefit. “That is an Italian league match, we must always have performed at residence — we ‘lose’ a house recreation,” he added.

Whereas essential in tone, Maignan stopped wanting refusing the choice — he framed his phrases extra as protest than riot. His feedback underscore rising disquiet amongst gamers over league selections that depart from custom and fan expectations.

The goalkeeper’s phrases might put strain on Milan’s administration and Serie A to justify the transfer earlier than a wider backlash takes maintain — particularly from followers and stakeholders for whom legitimacy issues past the underside line.

Kaustubh Pandey I GIFN