“Milan protests alongside the AIA after controversial decisions in the draw with Como.”

AC Milan is in a state of outrage following the 1-1 draw against Como, which left fans and management visibly frustrated with the controversial refereeing decisions. In response to this indignation, the club contacted the Italian Referees Association (AIA), expressing its discontent with the officials’ performance during the match, which took place at the Giuseppe Meazza Stadium.

The clash, which was originally scheduled for February 8, was not limited to the on-field result. Milan’s coach, Massimiliano Allegri, was sent off alongside two members of Como’s coaching staff after an intense altercation on the sidelines. Allegri, visibly irritated, commented after the game: “Next time someone passes by me, I’m going to tackle them.” The coach referred to a play in which Como’s coach, Cesc Fàbregas, allegedly obstructed Alexis Saelemaekers, which sparked tensions between the teams.

Milan’s frustration was further exacerbated by the lack of punishment for Ignace van der Brempt, who committed a severe foul on Strahinja Pavlovic. This incident raised serious concerns about the player’s physical condition, as he could have suffered a fracture in his tibia, jeopardizing his participation for the remainder of the season. Footage from the match shows Pavlovic leaving the field with a pained expression, while fans feared the worst for their defender.

According to information from the newspaper La Gazzetta dello Sport, communication with the AIA did not constitute a formal complaint, but rather a way for Milan to express their bewilderment at a series of questionable refereeing decisions this season. In addition to the match against Como, the club was also disappointed with the disallowance of a goal by Christian Pulisic in the game against Sassuolo, which could have given Milan an advantage in a match that ended in a 2-2 draw. Furthermore, they mentioned a penalty that should have been awarded to Christopher Nkunku in the encounter with Bologna in September, and a foul not called on Matteo Gabbia that resulted in a goal for Pisa, which turned the game around in October.

With only seven penalties awarded in their favor, Milan ranks second on the list of teams most affected by refereeing decisions, just behind Napoli, who suffered eight. The situation not only raises questions about the quality of officiating in Serie A, but also puts additional pressure on the AIA to reassess and improve refereeing standards in the championship. The atmosphere of discontent at Milan is palpable, and fans are eagerly awaiting an effective response from the AIA and, of course, the recovery of Pavlovic for the upcoming challenges ahead.