AC Milan keeper Mike Maignan has responded sharply to the decision to play the Milan vs Como Serie A fixture in Australia, insinuating that financial considerations have overtaken sporting logic. Speaking in a press conference, Maignan aligned himself with Adrien Rabiotโs earlier criticism, saying: โI absolutely agree with Rabiot. I donโt understand why weโre playing abroad โฆ today many things are forgotten, people only think about the financial side.โ (via Corriere dello Sport)
He lamented that what should have been a home match is effectively stripped of home advantage. โThis is an Italian league match, we should have played at home โ we โloseโ a home game,โ he added.ย
While critical in tone, Maignan stopped short of refusing the decision โ he framed his words more as protest than rebellion. His comments underscore growing disquiet among players over league decisions that depart from tradition and fan expectations.
The goalkeeperโs words may put pressure on Milanโs management and Serie A to justify the move before a wider backlash takes hold โ especially from fans and stakeholders for whom legitimacy matters beyond the bottom line.
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