Acerbi threatens Leao after pulling his hair: “Next time I’ll cut your finger off” – video

There was a flash point in the derby between Francesco Acerbi and Rafael Leao, and now what the defender said has emerged.

One of the many controversial moments from the Derby della Madonnina – which Milan won 1-0 thanks to a goal from Christian Pulisic – occurred in the first half between Acerbi and Leao.

A ball was sent long and as the Portuguese forward attempted to win it, he went to the floor holding his hair. He then approached referee Simone Sozza to say that the Italian defender had pulled him down by his hair.

There was then a coming together between the pair, but Sozza seemed to be more strict with Leao, despite the video replays showing that he was very much telling the truth regarding what the former Lazio man had done.

Videos from DAZN’s BordoCam are now showing what Acerbi’s response was: “I didn’t do it on purpose. What are you pointing your finger at me for? Next time I’ll cut your finger off.”

Acerbi: “la prossima volta ti stacco il dito”

Il tutto successo sotto agli occhi dell’arbitro, ma niente neanche un’ammonizione.

Acerbi uomo di 💩 pic.twitter.com/QknHXyhVhO

— Peppe (@Peppe3112_) November 25, 2025