San Siro in Turmoil: Curva Sud Calls for Milan Leadership Overhaul After Atalanta Defeat

AC Milan endured another painful night in Serie A after a 2-3 home defeat to Atalanta BC during the 2025/2026 season. The match at San Siro highlighted defensive weaknesses and a lack of control, as the visitors built a commanding lead early on before Milan's late response fell short.

Atalanta dominated large portions of the game, scoring through Ederson, Davide Zappacosta, and Giacomo Raspadori to take a three-goal advantage. Although Milan attempted a late comeback with goals from Strahinja Pavlović and a penalty from Christopher Nkunku, their efforts were not enough to avoid defeat.

The result intensified unrest among supporters, particularly from the Curva Sud, who had already been protesting against the club's management before kick-off. Their frustration focused heavily on CEO Giorgio Furlani, whom they blame for the club's decline in sporting performance and loss of identity.

The ultras issued strong criticism of the club's leadership structure, arguing that AC Milan has shifted away from its competitive traditions. They believe financial priorities have overtaken sporting ambition, weakening the squad and reducing the club's historical winning mentality.

Beyond management, the players also faced heavy criticism for lacking passion and consistency, with fans questioning the team's acceptance of Champions League qualification as the main objective. The growing tension reflects a widening gap between supporters and the current direction of the club, as pressure continues to build on Milan's leadership following another disappointing season result.