In the aftermath of AC Milan’s disappointing defeat against Parma, tensions ran high within the club. Following the game, Rafael Leao took to social media to clarify his actions after Christian Pulisic scored a goal that brought Milan back into contention.
During the match, as Pulisic’s goal sparked a brief resurgence for the Rossoneri, Leao was seen lingering among the passionate Milan supporters, drawing attention with his gestures. While all of his teammates quickly returned to their half of the pitch to resume play, Leao appeared to point toward a specific section of fans, mimicking a gesture that suggested someone was speaking too much and then signaling for silence.
This moment drew mixed reactions, particularly as it unfolded during a match that Milan was not performing well in. However, Leao later addressed the situation with a message on Instagram, emphasizing that his actions were not directed at the Curva Sud, the club’s dedicated fan group, who he acknowledged have always supported him through tough times.
“My gesture was aimed at a particular fan who made a negative comment during our difficult moment in the game,” he explained. “No player puts on the Milan jersey to intentionally play poorly. We honor this shirt from start to finish of every match. I will continue to take risks as I always have, as that’s what makes me different. The game is over; now I need to focus on our next battle. Curva Sud, always with you.”
Leao’s response shows his commitment to the team and to the fans who truly stand by them, clarifying that while emotions ran high, his intention was always to represent the club and its supporters positively.