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It was a week ago. Last weekend, during the meeting between Udinese and AC Milan, Mike Maignan was the victim of racist cries from Udinese supporters.
The Milan goalkeeper had decided to leave the pitch. The match was interrupted before resuming a few minutes later.
This Saturday, as part of the 22nd day of Serie A, at San Siro and against Bologna, AC Milan paid a beautiful tribute to its goalkeeper and to all the victims of discrimination during the match in the 16th minute of play like his jersey number. Both teams stopped playing during this minute.
An iconic quote from Martin Luther King was displayed on the stadium screens. “ Darkness cannot drive out darkness, only light can do that,” can we read on the screens.
The five spectators who made racist cries last week at Udinese have since been banned for life from the Udinese stadium, while the Friuli club received a match behind closed doors , a sanction which he appealed.
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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, Manu's 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. Feel free to follow Manu on Twitter and interact with him as he shares his expert opinions, insights, and love for French football.
