A group of Udinese ultras awkwardly claims there is ‘no proof’ Milan star Mike Maignan was racially abused on Saturday night.
The France international left the pitch in the first half of Milan’s away game at Udinese on Sunday after hearing racial slurs from Udinese’s Curva.
The incident was condemned across the footballing world, but a group of Udinese supporters insist Maignan was never insulted.
A statement released by Udinese Amarcord on Instagram on Sunday claims: “Fifty security cameras, microphones, officials, and the only one to have heard this mysterious racist abuse was Maignan?
“A FIFA President who is still under investigation for having made money with football and a CONI President who condemns a gesture that was proved by no police force or sports judge.
“Like sheep, they say something on TV or social media, and everyone believes it? Before defaming a fanbase and our people, at least show the proof.”
FIFA President Gianni Infantino does not appear to be under investigation and a criminal case over an alleged secret meeting with Swiss attorney general Michael Lauber was closed in October 2023.
Udine Mayor Alberto Felice De Toni was among those backing Maignan and his decision to leave the pitch for a few minutes on Saturday.
De Toni has even proposed the idea of offering Maignan honorary citizenship after the incident, while Udinese will ban those responsible for life.
Milan eventually beat Udinese 3-2 on Sunday seeing Luka Jovic and Noah Okafor score in the final ten minutes at the Blue Energy Stadium in Udine.
Despite claims from Udinese ultras, a video that proves racist insults against Maignan has emerged online.
