"There were quite a few talking points from the game against Roma this weekend, and AC Milan's Alexis Saelemaekers was at the heart of one. One talking point led to another. Paulo Dybala stepped up, but his penalty was saved by Mike Maignan. Then, Saelemaekers turned and celebrated, which some may have perceived to be in the referee's face. Nevertheless, his act of celebrating should not be considered to be a factor which plays into things."
"In those moments, adrenaline takes over, and with the potential value of that save, it is a reaction that most will have mirrored; on the pitch, at San Siro, at home. From that moment, the referee, Guida, got closer and the Belgian almost made contact when he finished celebrating. However, contact then did occur, with the referee reaching out his leg and kicking Saelemaekers."
Alexis Saelemaekers celebrated after Mike Maignan saved Paulo Dybala's penalty following AC Milan's game against Roma. The celebration was viewed by some as directed toward the referee. Adrenaline and the moment's intensity influenced the reaction. Referee Guida moved closer and initially almost made contact; contact then occurred when Guida reached out his leg and kicked Saelemaekers. The Italian Referees Association (AIA) reviewed the incident and announced no disciplinary action will be taken against Guida. No consequences will be issued despite observable contact, a decision presented as potentially questionable.
Read at SempreMilan
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