There is one thing that AC Milan and Lazio have in common these days. Both clubs, for different reasons and in different ways, are facing strong protests from their supporters. In Rome, the Stadio Olimpico has been left largely empty for some time as a protest against Lotito; at San Siro, meanwhile, the protests reignited towards the end of the season and have spared virtually no one. After targeting former CEO Giorgio Furlani, the main focus of the fans' anger remains Gerry Cardinale and Zlatan Ibrahimović.
Milan: Cardinale and Ibrahimović Under Fire
This morning, the newspaper Corriere dello Sport highlighted the similarities between the situations at Milan and Lazio before analysing them separately. The shared headline reads: “Lazio and Milan, the Protest Is Total”. The subheading states: "Two fanbases currently united by the same feeling: a clear dissatisfaction directed at the owners of their respective clubs."
The article then turns specifically to Milan: “The Rossoneri Wave: Cardinale and Ibrahimović Under Trial.” It describes the latest developments as follows: “Numerous leaflets have appeared around the city, but the discontent extends throughout Italy. Ibrahimović is no longer viewed as an idol: supporters are angry about his social media posts.”
