The confrontation unfolded on the pitch after the final whistle, prompting staff and players to intervene and separate the two.
Addressing the incident, Calabria described it as a "misunderstanding" stemming from the intensity of the game. He explained, "Honestly, these are things that happen on the field: a misunderstanding between the two of us, we were really motivated for this match." The defender also extended his apologies and assured that the matter had been resolved.
Conceição echoed similar sentiments, downplaying the situation and attributing it to the high-pressure environment. "If kids are behaving badly, sometimes you have to tell them off," he remarked, emphasizing that the issue had been settled amicably.
The altercation somewhat overshadowed what had been a thrilling contest. Parma took the lead in the 24th minute through Matteo Cancellieri, but AC Milan leveled the score before halftime with a penalty converted by Christian Pulisic. Enrico Del Prato restored Parma’s advantage late in the game, only for Milan to stage a remarkable comeback in stoppage time. Goals from Tijjani Reijnders and Samuel Chukwueze secured the victory for the hosts.
With the win, AC Milan climbed to sixth place in the Serie A standings, accumulating 34 points. Meanwhile, Parma remained in a precarious position, sitting 17th with 20 points. Despite the off-field drama, Milan’s resilience on the pitch ensured a positive result for Conceição’s side.
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