‘No worries, Captain’ – Maignan and Estupinan joke about red card fine

AC Milan were on the right side of a 2-1 result against Napoli. However, it could have been very different after the red card.

On Sunday evening, Milan played one of their biggest games of the season. A test against the reigning champions, Napoli. Thankfully, they passed, arguably with flying colours, even if there was a slight blip during the game.

That blip, of course, was the red card to Pervis Estupinan, who gave away a penalty in a clear goalscoring position. Whether it was a good decision or not is debatable. Either way, though, the Rossoneri fought well and defended their lead, even after it was halved in the following penalty.

Estupinan’s ‘Dinero’

As a result of the red card, Estupinan will be fined, as hinted by Mike Maignan under Estupinan’s celebration and apology. MilanNews relays this, with the Frenchman stating, ‘Bravo hermano, ora dinero, dinero’. Something which translates to ‘Well done brother, now money, money’.

Of course, this is a hint at the fines system, which is a playful rule established within the dressing room. There are a range of different possible fines, such as a fund for group activities, dinners for those fined, gifts from a ‘guilty player’ or even a donation to the Fondazione Milan.

This is not something that the defender will dispute, and he responded simply.

“No problem, captain, the important thing is victory.”

A mistake, and one that he is not hiding from. The best way to react.