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Sporting Judge: Udinese fined €3,000 for ‘repeatedly directed offensive chants’ against Maignan

By: Ben Dixon After their game against AC Milan, Udinese have been fined by the Sporting Judge due to the actions of their fans. When Milan play Udinese in Udine, you are expecting chants and jeers against Mike Maignan. In…

Published: Tuesday, 27 October 2026 at 1:30 PM
Sporting Judge: Udinese fined €3,000 for ‘repeatedly directed offensive chants’ against Maignan
Key Things to Know
  • Serie A's Sporting Judge fined Udinese €3,000 after fans repeatedly directed offensive chants at Mike Maignan.
  • The official ruling penalized Udinese for supporter misconduct targeting an opposing player during the AC Milan match.
  • SempreMilan criticizes the penalty, arguing that the relatively small fine will do little to prevent future incidents.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Udinese have been fined €3,000 by Serie A's Sporting Judge following offensive chants directed at AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan during their recent match in Udine. The disciplinary authority issued the financial penalty after home supporters repeatedly targeted the French international during the fixture.

SempreMilan expresses frustration over the incident, noting that hostile chants toward Maignan have become a recurring issue during matches in Udine. Writer Ben Dixon argues that the €3,000 fine is unlikely to deter similar fan misconduct in future meetings between the two clubs.

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