Milan rally around Dida
AC Milan vice-president Adriano Galliani has defended goalkeeper Dida over his conduct during Wednesday’s Champions League defeat by Celtic.
Dida was substituted by Milan after falling to the ground following what appeared to be minimal contact from a Celtic supporter who had invaded the field.
Galliani, speaking before UEFA confirmed that they were probing the issues surrounding the incident, said in remarks reported on www.acmilan.com: “Regarding the case of Dida, Milan has made no formal complaint but we must not allow the situation to be inverted so that it looks like this is Milan and Dida’s fault.
“That seems unjust to me. Fans should not enter the field of play and strike people violently.
“Milan’s way of behaving is determined by the club and the club therefore will not make a formal complaint.
“We have more class than that – I had hoped this behaviour would be appreciated but however they now seem to be making a Milan player out to be the guilty party.
“This case is not about Dida but the issue is that a fan went on to the field during a Champions League game and this should not happen.”
