Hellas Verona: Gift Orban comes to blows with a fan after the match against AC Milan

Africa 20 April 2026 at 03:31

Nouya M'toama

News Editor

Things heated up after the final whistle. Hellas Verona's defeat to AC Milan left more than just sporting scars—it sparked an off-field incident involving Nigerian striker Gift Orban outside the stadium.

According to several eyewitness accounts and a video shared by local media, the former Olympique Lyonnais player was visibly agitated after the clash at Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi. Refusing to stop for photos with supporters, the forward reportedly irritated some fans.

The situation escalated when an individual struck the hood of Orban’s car. This provoked Orban to step out and confront the supporter, leading to a physical altercation. Several bystanders quickly intervened, trying to defuse the tension.

Police intervention and club reaction

The incident, filmed by witnesses, required the intervention of DIGOS—the Italian police’s special unit tasked with handling sensitive public order situations.

In the aftermath, Hellas Verona released a strong statement condemning the incident: the club distanced itself from any violent behavior and reserved the right to take action after reviewing the events.

This affair could now lead to disciplinary—and possibly legal—consequences.