According to Italian authorities, four persons who made racist remarks toward AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan have been barred from stadiums for a period of five years.
On January 20, a short time was lost in the Serie A match versus Udinese as AC Milan departed the field after informing the referee about the abuse.
Mike Maignan: Four Udinese fans banned for five years over racist abuse
The longest ban possible for first-time offenders who use racial insults during football games is five years.
On Monday, Udinese announced that a second fan had received a permanent ban.
After watching CCTV from the stadium, two males, a woman, and a guy from the city of Udine were identified, according to Italian investigators. They claimed that information about the suspects has been passed on to prosecutors.
Udinese, who have not yet commented on this most recent police statement, previously said they would seek to impose a lifetime ban on offenders. The club has been ordered to play one match behind closed doors.
Maignan told Sky Sports Italy after the game, which Milan won 3-2, that he could hear “monkey noises” and called for “very strong sanctions” for offenders