Mike Maignan

PETE JENSON: As the Euro 2024 hosts Germany defeated France in Lyon, Arsenal's Kai Havertz outdid superstar Kylian Mbappe. After Jamal Musiala had rounded France goalkeeper Mike Maignan, he scored in a quick conversion three minutes into the second half, Arsenal beat them by a narrow margin in a tighter game. Wirtz had scored the opener just six seconds into the game. Mbappe's almost triggered a late comeback for the French. Antonio Rudiger blasted the ball down the left a minute from time, but he hammered the ball into his own crossbar when his cross was only half-cleared by debutant Maximilian Mittelstädt.

Exclusive INTERVIEW BY OLIVER SALT: When Mike Maignan became the first European soccer player to fall victim to racial abuse from the stands, he sent a strong message around the sporting world. On two occasions, Maignan had to be compelled to return and fight through the adversity with his colleagues at Udinese, whose supporters had brought the game to a halt by slinging such vile vitriol his way. It was the visitors who had the last laugh at the end. Milan gained the most 3-2 victory, a triumph for Maignan that defies three goals and a fight for the league championship.

After AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan was racially assaulted during Saturday's match in Udine, an Italian football federation (FIGC) judge announced on Tuesday that Udinese would have to play a home game behind closed doors. The order was issued by an FIGC judge based on information from the referee and the federal prosecutor's office. The obligation to play a match behind closed doors (...) could be carried out in an event of such size and severity,' the official statement said.