Rafael Leao sends cryptic message after Milan fans’ boos, Cancelo reacts | OneFootball

Milan star Rafael Leao sent a cryptic message on social media after receiving boos from Milan fans in a 3-3 draw against Genoa on Sunday and Barcelona defender Joao Cancelo appeared to defend his compatriot.

Leao was booed by several Milan supporters on Sunday during a 3-3 draw against Genoa at San Siro. It happened at minute 67 when the 24-year-old was subbed off. Leao was so disappointed that he didn’t even go on the bench but decided to go straight inside the tunnel instead.

Just a few hours after the match, Leao appeared to reply to Milan fans with a social media post. The Portugal international shared a picture taken during the warmup, where he keeps the ball on his face.

Rafael Leao sends cryptic message after Milan fans’ boos, Cancelo reacts

“Thank you for existing; there are people who do not know the meaning,” Leao wrote in Portuguese. “It’s much more than a passion it’s a religion‼️”

Leao’s post received several comments and over 140,000 likes in just a few hours and his compatriot Cancelo was among those commenting on the post: “They don’t know brother,” wrote the ex-Inter and Juventus defender.

Leao had already been booed by Milan supporters during a 1-0 loss against Roma in the first leg of the Europa League quarter-finals in April.

The Portuguese star has 13 goals and 13 assists in 44 appearances across all competitions this term.