Juventus investigates racist abuse hurled against AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan by fans before the match on Sunday
AC Milan's French goalkeeper Mike Maignan warms up prior to the Italian Serie A football match between AC Milan and Cagliari at the San Siro stadium in Milan on August 29, 2021.
AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan blasted those who racially abused him before his team's 1-1 draw at Juventus at the weekend and the football authorities' attempts at tackling the problem, saying that he was "black and proud.” Juventus confirmed that they had launched an investigation into the abuse, caught on a video which spread quickly on social media.
It showed an off-camera fan launching a stream of racist insults at the France international while he warmed up ahead of Sunday's match at Juve's Allianz Stadium.
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