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AC Milan Condemn Racist Abuse Directed at Goalkeeper Maignan After Red Card

AC Milan have condemned what they described as 'serious and unacceptable racist abuse' aimed at goalkeeper Mike Maignan on social media. The abuse followed his red card in Milan's Europa League loss to Bournemouth. The club's statement makes clear their firm rejection of the behaviour. Racist abuse targeting a high-profile goalkeeper after a high-stakes European match underlines the ongoing failure to protect players from online hatred.

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