AEK goalkeeper Alberto Brignoli speaks out against hateful social media messages

On November 2, 2026, AEK Athens goalkeeper Alberto Brignoli publicly condemned a death threat directed at his child via social media. The incident occurred hours after AEK's 2-0 defeat by Panathinaikos at the OAKA stadium during the 9th round of the Stoiximan Super League, a match where Brignoli played in place of the injured Strakosha.

Brignoli posted a screenshot of the abusive message, which was sent by an individual who appeared to be a young person, on his Instagram account. He explicitly stated that no sports rivalry or result could ever justify such violent language, characterizing the behavior as unacceptable in both sports and daily life. The goalkeeper asserted that he would not remain silent regarding the attack.

As of now, it remains unclear whether the 35-year-old athlete will pursue legal action against the perpetrator. While the identity of the user has been revealed through the player's post, there are no reports of ongoing police investigations or club-level disciplinary actions against the individual at this time.