Milan lost the match against Bologna with the result 2-3, and former referee Graziano Cesari raised doubts about Mbangula's goal, calling the situation "irregular". During the analysis on Mediaset's "Pressing" program, Cesari explained how, in the final phase of the action, the ball passed between the legs of Pobega, who then hindered Modric, preventing him from continuing. According to the referee, the intervention took place only thirty seconds before the goal, when Milan still had the possibility of taking a penalty. “The game had to be stopped,” declared Cesari, underlining that Pobega's presence created a game situation that did not comply with the rules.
Mbangula's goal was disputed by fans and Milan officials, who believe that Pobega's intervention altered the dynamics of the match. The referee highlighted that, although the ball was in play, Pobega's position created an obstacle that prevented Modric from continuing, making the action "irregular". In this context, Cesari reiterated that the game had been interrupted and that the final result should not be considered valid.
The final result of 2-3 left Milan in a difficult position in the Serie A standings. With Bologna's victory, the Rossoneri team lost a precious point, while Bologna consolidated their position at the top of the table. Cesari's analysis could lead to a revision of the result, but at the moment no official measure has been announced by the FIGC. Milan will have to focus on the next matches to recover the points lost and try to improve their position in the league table.