Allegri's blistering blast at Fabregas after a 1-1 Serie A standoff between Milan and Como
19 February 2026
The clash after the 1-1 draw
Massimiliano Allegri, Milan's coach, launched a fierce tirade against Cesc Fabregas, Como's coach, after their 1-1 Serie A draw on Wednesday in matchday 24.
What happened on the pitch
Milan remain on 54 points, somewhat adrift of leaders Inter, seven points clear of the chase, while Como sit on 42 points in sixth.
The coaches exchanged smiles before the kickoff, but tension flared in the 80th minute when Fabregas left his area and pulled a Milan player's jersey, halting a Como attack.
Allegri exploded, earning a red card, while Fabregas only received a yellow.
Fabregas apologized after the final whistle, saying the moment was uncivil and Allegri's reaction exaggerated.
In the post-match conference, Como's coach apologized for the unsportsmanlike conduct and, as he left the press room, ran into Allegri, who hurled a volley of sharp insults at Fabregas.
Tuttomercato quoted Allegri saying, 'You're a child... an idiot! A kid who became a coach yesterday.'
He added, 'Next time I see a player run in front of me, I will make a slide tackle.'
Fabregas later apologized again: 'I am sorry; it was only a light touch and Allegri's reaction was blown out of proportion, but I know I shouldn't have done it.'
He added that the incident was unsportsmanlike, echoing remarks from Kristian Kevo the day before about maintaining distance, especially if you are a coach.
The match itself left Milan on 54 points and Como on 42, with Inter still comfortably atop the table.
A curious scene that will fuel the Milan–Como narrative in Italian football's current season.
Punchline 1: Allegri’s temper is so famous it has its own press conference. Punchline 2: Fabregas apologized faster than a counterattack.
