Deputy Premier and Transport Minister
Matteo Salvini said Sunday that the racist abuse directed at AC
Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan during his side's 3-2 at Udinese
on Saturday was "shameful" while stressing that it would be
wrong to blame a club or an entire city.
In a social-media post on Sunday, Maignan accused Udinese of
being "accomplices" to racism.
"I hope that 2024 will bring a new culture and a new sporting
spirit to the stadiums," said Salvini, who is a big Milan fan.
"I hope that those in charge will intervene. I have seen Udinese
have already intervened with clear words (condemning the
racism),
"I don't think you can blame entire cities or clubs for a few
idiots.
"Maignan has all my solidarity as a sportsman, as a fan, as an
Italian and as a civilised person".
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