News Focus
- Curva Sud publish lengthy statement attacking club owner Gerry Cardinale and chief executive Giorgio Furlani.
- Fans demand Furlani resigns immediately, blaming him for four years of ‘sporting failure’.
- Protest comes hours before AC Milan face Atalanta at San Siro in Serie A action.
- Captain Mike Maignan and the players criticised for avoiding supporters after recent defeats.
- Ultras accuse commercial staff of prioritising tourists over loyal fans through high ticket prices.
The Curva Sud has launched a fierce protest against AC Milan’s leadership. The ultra group published a lengthy statement condemning chief executive Giorgio Furlani, owner Gerry Cardinale, and the first-team squad.
This demonstration comes just before the Rossoneri host Atalanta at San Siro this evening. The match kicks off at 20:45 local time (19:45 BST).
Reports had already suggested the fans planned action. An online petition calling for Furlani’s dismissal recently gained thousands of signatures.
The statement contrasts the current situation with the Scudetto triumph four years ago. It describes that title-winning side as full of courage, unity, and grit.
The ultras claim Furlani has dismantled a winning team through incompetence. They argue the squad needed only small improvements to challenge for major honours.
The message also attacks the American owners. It says they care only about money and ignore the club’s proud history.
Notably, the statement mentions Massimiliano Allegri and Igli Tare. It describes them as competent figures who face constant interference from Furlani.
The fans question why a prestigious club accepts fighting for fourth place instead of the championship. They ask how the board can trample on Milan’s history.
The protest letter also blames commercial executives for hiking ticket prices. It says these policies favour tourists over die-hard supporters in the Curva Sud.
The ultras tell Furlani to pack his bags and leave. They call him the main person responsible for four years of decline.
Finally, the players face criticism for avoiding the crowd. The statement notes captain Mike Maignan led the team straight to the dressing room after their loss to Sassuolo, refusing to face the fans’ anger.
The group concludes that the owners promote mediocrity. They say this attitude kills the motivation and fire needed at a top football club.