AC Milan Ends Disappointing Season with 2-0 Victory Amid Fan Protests

AC Milan closed a disappointing 2024-25 season with a 2-0 victory over Monza, marked by goals from Matteo Gabbia and Joao Felix, but the match was overshadowed by significant fan protests against the club's ownership and management. Thousands of supporters gathered outside Casa Milan, demanding that owner Gerry Cardinale sell the club, criticizing the RedBird Capital Partners' tenure since their 2022 purchase, which has seen only one trophy—the Italian Super Cup—despite high expectations. Fans were particularly upset over decisions such as the sacking of technical director Paolo Maldini and expressed discontent with coaching changes, including the replacement of Paulo Fonseca with Sergio Conceicao, whose final match was played under suspension and without media interaction. The supporters' protest included a mass walkout from the Curva Sud section 15 minutes into the game, sending a clear message to the club's American ownership. The season exposed weaknesses in Milan's squad, especially in midfield, where only Tijjani Reijnders consistently performed well, while other midfielders underperformed. Looking ahead, Milan plans to appoint a new sporting director and head coach, aiming to rebuild and reinforce the team for the next season.