A.C. MILAN OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE: Club against racism, serious incidents yesterday but the Federal Prosecutor's Office has not initiated proceedings

Milan, April 25, 2019 - With regard to what happened in the case of the Italian Cup of the Italian Cup Italy and Milan and Lazio and more in particular to the Reiterati Cori and Ulatti from the sector reserved for the guest team fans directed to the Franck Kessié and Tiémoué Bakayooko players before, and after the match, AC Milan confirms its position of absolute condemnation for any form of racism and discrimination. In the course of its 120 years of history, the Club Rossoner has always honored the values of sport, respect and inclusion, putting it at the base of all its activities.

The company intends to thank all the players of both teams for their professionalism and fairness, and their support for the passionate support and responsible behavior in a context exacerbated by unacceptable episodes.

AC Milan feels the duty to report to the top sports bodies the serious episodes yesterday both inside and outside the sports facility, for which the Federal Prosecutor did not consider it appropriate to start the procedures to end it, with the I hope that, with everyone's commitment, measures will be taken to ensure that racism can be eradicated from all Italian stadiums.

AC Milan President Paolo Scaroni said: "It was depressing to follow such an important sporting event in our stadium while from one area there were perceptible howls and racist insults. It is important not to let your guard down: football is respect. Football must unite and do not divide ".