The Rossoneri fanbase has no intention of backing down. Following the major protests of recent hours, new banners appeared overnight near Casa Milan, more direct and emotionally charged than ever. One in particular went viral immediately: “Allegri and Tare, real men. Ibra, absolute evil. Players and club, all guilty.” Strong words that capture a widespread feeling among the Milanese faithful.
Why Are Fans Targeting Ibrahimovic?
The dismissals of Giorgio Furlani, Geoffrey Moncada, Massimiliano Allegri and Igli Tare were widely seen as necessary and overdue steps — no one is questioning that. However, the fanbase is pushing for one more move: removing Zlatan Ibrahimovic from the club’s operational structure. The issue is structural: Ibrahimovic is a partner in RedBird Capital Partners, the holding company run by Gerry Cardinale, which makes his position far more complex to deal with than that of a regular executive.
Ibrahimovic has always been a divisive figure, with a magnetic ability to draw attention to himself. When he wore the shirt, that force was a weapon; in the role of manager, many fans believe it became a destabilising factor. It’s worth recalling that the Swede had already tried to take control of transfer operations nearly two years ago, during the difficult season under Paulo Fonseca — both in the summer and winter windows. Milan ended that campaign in eighth place, a result that left deep marks.
Internal Interference: The Real Problem Behind Milan’s Collapse
What is becoming increasingly clear is that Milan’s decline was not merely technical or tactical, but also relational and psychological. Season after season, factions and internal divisions seem to form within the club, with everyone pulling in their own direction. This fragmentation ultimately damaged the entire structure. The failure to qualify for the 2025/26 Champions League is not the result of a single cause, but of a system that broke down at multiple levels.
The fans know it and feel it. And the new banners — however harsh in tone — express something genuine: the desire for the club to become a united house again, where everyone pulls together. Their protest is an act of love, not abandonment. And love, more often than not, is the most powerful driver of real change.
“Allegri and Tare, Real Men”: Human Respect Beyond Mistakes
The banner citing Allegri and Tare as “real men” deserves reflection. It’s not a technical rehabilitation of the former coach and executive — it’s a human acknowledgement. Igli Tare stopped by the club’s offices yesterday afternoon to collect his belongings. He left wearing a Milan shirt, said goodbye to colleagues and supporters with visible sadness, and delivered one final message: “Forza Milan.” A gesture the Rossoneri faithful did not miss.
That banner, in short, speaks of mutual respect: you can make mistakes, you can be let go, but what matters is how you carry yourself. A message the new Milan — currently taking shape — would do well to take to heart.
