Milan fans warning of ‘unprecedented’ protest against Cardinale | OneFootball

Milan ultras have called on fans to ‘prepare for an unprecedented’ protest in person against owner Gerry Cardinale. ‘It’s going to be a long summer, and the worst is yet to come.’

ITALY – SEPTEMBER 03: Gerry Cardinale of AC Milan looks on before the Serie A match between AC Milan and FC Internazionale at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on September 03, 2022 in Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

The Rossoneri plunged into crisis after failing to qualify for the Champions League, suffering a final round 2-1 home defeat to Cagliari to seal their fate.

There had already been protests before that from the ultras, who urged the club to sack CEO Giorgio Furlani.

However, when Cardinale did dismiss coach Max Allegri, director of sport Igli Tare, technical director Geoffrey Moncada, and Furlani, it still wasn’t enough, with Special Advisor Zlatan Ibrahimovic seemingly given more powers.

None of those roles have been filled yet, and the Curva Sud group expressed its frustration in a formal statement.

Milan ultras plan big statement

ITALY – APRIL 26: Fans of AC Milan are seen with a lit red flare inside the stadium prior to the Serie A match between AC Milan and Juventus FC at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on April 26, 2026 in Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

“While OUR club is plunging into the abyss between improvised casting and head hunters, with all the key directorial roles still empty (no wonder everyone is wary of accepting a contract with Milan now), there is a city, a group of fans, a population who cannot sleep at night due to these owners who continue to burn away the passion for the jersey and this glorious club.

“There is no better way to damage someone who is worried only about appearances, of increasing revenue, of growing the brand for business, all at the expense of Milan’s sporting results, than to hurt their image.

“The owners are absent, trying to pass on their nauseating version of football via their few chosen media outlets, and must be insulted wherever they go in the world, letting the message reach them that the fans will not tolerate this situation.

“Many are asking us for a big protest: WE can assure you that these fans always gave a strong and united response every time we had to prove something (just think about last year).

“This is going to be a long summer, and the worst is yet to come. With civility, determination and passion, we mustn’t give them any leeway. We are asking all the fans to get ready, because when the time comes to protest, social media won’t be enough and we must prepare for an unprecedented gathering.

“Milan do not have owners, Milan will always belong to its fans. It is a matter of the heart, and we cannot allow these undignified speculators to transform it into a private enterprise lacking values and identity, destroying a love that has lasted over a Century.”

While other clubs are preparing to sign new players and working out a transfer strategy, the Rossoneri do not have anyone in a position to hold negotiations, let alone put together a plan for the kind of squad they are looking for.