Watch: AC Milan game suspended as keeper Mike Maignan walks off over racist abuse

Republic of Ireland international Festy Ebosele started the match for the home side Udinese.
Watch: AC Milan game suspended as keeper Mike Maignan walks off over racist abuse

SUPER KEEPER: France goalkeeper Mike Maignan saves the header from Nathan Collins of Republic of Ireland. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

The Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan and his teammates walked off the pitch during the first half of the Serie A match at Udinese on Saturday evening.

The 28-year-old France international left the action shortly after his team had taken the lead, apparently indicating to the referee Fabio Maresca he had heard racist abuse from the crowd at the Stadio Friuli.

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