Christian Pulisic is now one of Lazio fans’ most hated players after he drew two red cards against the club on Friday during AC Milan's 1-0 victory.
The incident that the Lazio faithful are the most upset about was Pulisic drawing a second yellow card on Luca Pellegrini who wanted play to stop for an injured player. There was no whistle so Pulisic kept playing.
Lazio go down to 10 men!
Luca Pellegrini takes down Christian Pulisic for his second yellow of the match pic.twitter.com/JX5xd1YoHD— CBS Sports Golazo ⚽️ (@CBSSportsGolazo) March 1, 2024
The anger from Lazio supporters has taken a gross twist as they flocked to Pulisic’s Instagram leaving threats and hate.
Pulisic Lazio fans leaving hate comments
The Milan Pulse: "You must die you piece of shit cancer, maybe explode together with your family," writes one user. And again: "I don't wish for you to die, but to suffer slowly day after day." And again: "Piece of shit, you and your whole team, including your coach, must… pic.twitter.com/ksgk9COKvo
— Milan Posts (@MilanPosts) March 2, 2024
Some of the nasty comments on Christian Pulisic's recent IG post following AC Milan's match against Lazio.
Disgusting. pic.twitter.com/ZgJpT0zPj9— USMNT Only (@usmntonly) March 2, 2024
The comments ranged from typical insults to wishing death upon him and his family. Disgusting stuff from those involved.
In response to the cruel comments the United States men’s national team star has received a tidal wave of support to flush out the hate.
AC Milan put out a post in support of the American.
By your side, @pulisic! ❤ pic.twitter.com/aco4hjLjNd
— AC Milan (@acmilan) March 2, 2024
Milan star Theo Hernández jokingly commented “Puliiiii I am your security” on the American's Instagram.
More of Pulisic’s Milan teammates like Yunus Musah and Tijjani Reijnders also left positive remarks.
From an outside perspective it doesn’t seem like Pulisic is too bothered from the Lazio fans. He was seen on Milan and former Chelsea teammate Ruben Loftus-Cheek’s Instagram story on Saturday hanging out.
Ruben Loftus-Cheek is Pulisic’s body guard today pic.twitter.com/rg2WBukm1m
— USMNTvsHaters (@USMNTvsHaters) March 2, 2024
While the threats aren’t welcome, you must be doing something right on the field if another team/fanbase despises you that much. Pulisic was one of Milan’s best players against Lazio and continues his excellent form this season.
⚡#LazioMilan #SempreMilan pic.twitter.com/RcxDgouqhc
— AC Milan (@acmilan) March 1, 2024
Pulisic has scored eight goals and provided seven assists so far this season.
