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Milan director Furlani explains reaction to fans’ protest: ‘Stress’
TL;DR
Milan CEO Giorgio Furlani described his reaction to a fan protest as an expression of stress amid rising tensions at the club. The team is at risk of missing Champions League qualification after losing three of their last five league matches.
Key points
- Milan CEO Giorgio Furlani reacted to a fan protest.
- He described his reaction as an expression of stress.
- The team risks missing Champions League qualification.
- Milan has lost three of their last five league matches.
- Tension is high among fans and club executives.
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Milan director Furlani explains reaction to fans’ protest: ‘Stress’
Milan CEO Giorgio Furlani was spotted smiling during a protest staged by Rossoneri ultras on Sunday: ‘It was an expression of stress,’ explained the club executive.
Tension is running high at Milan as the Rossoneri risk missing out on Champions League qualification, losing three of their last five league games.
Furlani: ‘Tension was extremely high’
Milan ultras staged a protest ahead of Sunday’s 3-2 home loss against Atalanta, urging club CEO Giorgio Furlani to leave.
MILAN, ITALY – MAY 10: Fans of AC Milan spell out “G.F OUT”, as they protest against Giorgio Furlani, Chief Executive Officer of AC Milan, prior to the Serie A match between AC Milan and Atalanta BC at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on May 10, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)
Furlani appeared to smile in the stands while the Rossoneri ultras expressed their dissent in Curva Sud, receiving even more criticism from the supporters.
Furlani, however, explained his reaction with a brief statement released to Gazzetta: “It was just an expression of stress. The tension was extremely high, also considering what was at stake in that match.”
Q&A
What did Milan director Furlani say about the fans' protest?
Milan director Giorgio Furlani referred to his reaction during the protest as an expression of stress.
Why are tensions high at AC Milan currently?
Tensions are high at AC Milan as the team risks missing out on Champions League qualification after losing three of their last five league games.
What impact could missing Champions League qualification have on AC Milan?
Missing Champions League qualification could significantly affect AC Milan's finances and player recruitment for the next season.