Mike Maignan, Andrea Abodi also spoke.

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The words of Andrea Abodi

Sports Minister Andrea Abodi also commented on the incident involving Mike Maignan during the match against Udinese on Saturday night at the 'Bluenergy Stadium' in Udine, then won by the Rossoneri in the last breath thanks to the decisive goal of Okafor, who sealed the final 3-2.

"My, our no to racism cannot, must not, will not have the color of a jersey or skin, it does not concern a religion or a people or a city; it applies always and everywhere! Like respect: always and everywhere! And those who do wrong must answer for it. Our apologies to Mike Maignan" wrote Abodi on his profile 'X'.

Meanwhile, the mayor of Udine has proposed honorary citizenship for Maignan: "Ours è a city è of all: Udine is not è racist and has a long history of welcoming. That is why I have personally invited Maignan to Udine to implement together concrete initiatives dedicated to the youngest, with the support of Milan Foundation. I will propose to the city council to award him on that occasion also honorary citizenship".

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