AEK goalkeeper Alberto Brignoli faces death threat against his child

Following the 9th round match of the Stoiximan Super League between AEK and Panathinaikos at OAKA, AEK goalkeeper Alberto Brignoli reported receiving a death threat against his child on social media. The 35-year-old Italian player publicly addressed the incident on his Instagram account, condemning the message as completely unrelated to sport, rivalry, or match results.

Brignoli posted a screenshot of the abusive message, which contained a explicit wish for his child's death. He stated that such behavior is unacceptable in both sports and life, and emphasized that he would not remain silent regarding the harassment. The incident occurred shortly after AEK's loss to Panathinaikos, a match managed by Jakob Friis-Hansen for Panathinaikos and Marko Nikolic for AEK.

As of November 2, 2026, it remains uncertain whether the goalkeeper will take legal action against the sender of the message. The situation highlights ongoing concerns regarding abusive fan behavior toward professional athletes on digital platforms.