Mike Maignan was sent off in Milan’s Europa League clash with Bournemouth after shoving Tyler Adams in the face.
The incident came in the 27th minute, with Milan already trailing to Justin Kluivert’s early penalty. As Bournemouth lined up a corner, Adams got close to Maignan, and the goalkeeper pushed him away with a hand to the face.
BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 22: Justin Kluivert of Bournemouth scores his team’s first goal from the penalty spot past Mike Maignan of AC Milan during the UEFA Europa League 2026/27 League Phase MD3 match between AFC Bournemouth and AC Milan at Bournemouth Stadium on October 22, 2026 in Bournemouth, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)
The referee showed the goalkeeper a straight red card, which a VAR check confirmed, while Adams was also booked.
To make matters worse for Ruben Amorim’s side, Bournemouth were awarded a penalty for the incident and Tavernier converted it to make it 2-0, leaving the Rossoneri with a mountain to climb.
You can follow all the action from the rest of the match on our Live Blog.
BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 22: Mike Maignan of AC Milan is shown a red card by Referee Vassilis Fotias during the UEFA Europa League 2026/27 League Phase MD3 match between AFC Bournemouth and AC Milan at Bournemouth Stadium on October 22, 2026 in Bournemouth, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)
Watch: Maignan sent off for Milan
AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan is shown a straight red for a push to the face of Tyler Adams 🤯
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