Milan ultras announce end to silent protest for big game against Napoli | OneFootball

Milan ultras in the Curva Sud have announced their strike is over, so they will go back to cheering on their team against Napoli tomorrow night.

It kicks off at San Siro on Sunday at 19.45 UK time (18.45 GMT).

The Rossoneri have been sitting in silence during the home matches so far this season, in protest at various issues regarding the club, including the limiting of their control over the stands, and the clampdown on the rapport between club and fans following an investigation.

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MILAN, ITALY – AUGUST 23: Players of AC Milan applaud the fans after their side’s defeat in the Serie A match between AC Milan and US Cremonese at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on August 23, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

This evening, the Banditi ultras group released a statement on Instagram confirming they had decided to continue part of the protest by having no banners or flags, but would no longer sit in silence.

“Aside from the chatter of the day, this morning we decided to get back to cheering on our team at San Siro too. This decision was sparked by the official return of banners, flags and symbols for Milan-Fiorentina.

“We have in any case decided to get back to cheering on from tomorrow’s match, even though we will still be without colours, because we know how important and fundamental the organised fans are for the team.

“We proved that already during this month, where it felt like we were at home during away fixtures, while at San Siro it felt like being at the opening night of La Scala.

“Always with Milan in our hearts, avanti ultras!”

The silence was part of the protest, because the ultras of both Inter and the Diavolo argued the restrictions made the stadium more like a theatre, so they’d create a similar atmosphere in the stands.

This was only held by the official fan groups, as the rest of the supporters in the stadium were certainly not quiet during home fixtures.