Bournemouth’s Perfect European Debut Faces Biggest Test Against AC Milan in Europa League
Roberto Rocca says he will back Bournemouth despite his family’s Milan ties, as the Cherries chase a perfect start in Europe.
- On Thursday, October 22, 2026, Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan received a straight red card during a Europa League match against Bournemouth after an altercation with midfielder Tyler Adams at Vitality Stadium.
- Bournemouth took an early 1-0 lead at Vitality Stadium after Justin Kluivert converted a penalty eight minutes into the match, with Milan trailing when the 27th-minute incident occurred during a corner kick.
- After Adams approached him before the corner, Maignan shoved the American midfielder in the face, prompting Referee Fotias to issue a straight red card to the French goalkeeper, confirmed by VAR, while Adams received a yellow card.
- Following Maignan's dismissal, backup goalkeeper Lorenzo Torriani replaced him, and Marcus Tavernier converted the resulting penalty kick to extend Bournemouth's lead to 2-0, compounding difficulties for Ruben Amorim's side.
- The Europa League match featured multiple American players; Adams faced teammate Yunus Musah, who started for Milan, while Christian Pulisic began the match on the bench.
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Milan suffered a 3-0 defeat away to Bournemouth in the third week of the UEFA Europa League.
Mike Maignan, 31, was the big scapegoat when Bournemouth beat Milan 3-0. The French national team goalkeeper was sent off.
Mike Maignan, French archer of the AC Milan, was unusually expelled during the visit to Bournemouth of England by the UEFA Europa League. The goalkeeper of the gala team, at 30 minutes of the first time, could not stand to be disturbed in the area in a corner shot . As the ball already ... Continue reading "Burda expulsion of Mike Maignan: archer of the AC Milan attacked rival and gave away criminal in Europa League"
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The Independent (US)Mike Maignan: Why AC Milan goalkeeper was sent off against Bournemouth
Under a goal, at half an hour Milan lost its goalkeeper Mike Maignan on the occasion of a corner. The Frenchman put his hands in the face of Adams and the referee had no doubt
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