AC Milan Coach Criticizes Refereeing After Loss

AC Milan coach Paulo Fonseca expressed his anger over the officiating following his team's 2-1 defeat to Atalanta in Serie A, accusing referee Federico La Penna of disrespecting Milan. Fonseca pointed to the first goal by Charles De Ketelaere, claiming it was a clear foul on Theo Hernandez, and lamented that the referee's decisions consistently go against his team. He acknowledged that his side struggled in the second half, failing to connect with their forwards and conceding two goals from set pieces. Despite Alvaro Morata's equalizer, Ademola Lookman's unmarked header sealed the win for Atalanta. Atalanta's coach, Gian Piero Gasperini, praised his team's performance but cautioned against premature celebrations regarding their title aspirations. Fonseca's frustration reflects a broader concern about perceived bias in officiating against Milan.