MN: Why a ‘depressing’ San Siro atmosphere resembled a ‘silent church’ vs. Bari

Despite the fact they were losing for most of the game, all that could really be heard at San Siro was the travelling Bari fans.

In case you missed the news, the Curva Sud announced that they would not be cheering during Milan’s first competitive game of the 2025-26 season, while the rest of the games are uncertain as well unless they get a response regarding new banners.

A lifeless San Siro

MilanNews describes the atmosphere in the Coppa Italia match as a ‘limp San Siro, devoid of verve and in theatrical mode’. The role of supporters ‘has been taken over by the institutions, which have imposed a new repressive climate inside the stadium, with the main focus on organised fans’.

San Siro in this state is ‘depressing’, a ‘funeral’ and ‘a silent church that only comes alive when goals are scored’, not befitting of the history of Italian football. The institutions that imposed the blacklists later applied by Milan imposed further bans, which led to the Curva protesting.

As per the report, there were PSG, Galatasaray, and other teams’ shirts in the Curva Sud and other sections of the stadium. One must question if this is what is wanted at home games. If the answer is yes, by virtue of this ‘police stadium’, then the very essence of the fan base will be completely distorted.

The ones who will pay the price will be the team and the coach, who will have to try to honour the Milan shirt as best they can inside a silent and clientelist cathedral.