Fan protests mark ugly end to AC Milan's disappointing season

ROME (AP) — AC Milan beat last-placed Monza 2-0 in its final match in Serie A on Saturday amid widespread protests.

Matteo Gabbia scored with a second-half header at the San Siro then Joao Felix converted a free kick as Milan moved up to seventh place.

Earlier, thousands of fans protested outside the club headquarters over Milan failing to qualify for Europe and losing to Bologna in the Italian Cup final.

There were more protests inside the San Siro.

Fans on the upper level at one end positioned themselves to form the words, "Go home." Then they walked out during the early stages of the first half.

There were also chants aimed at Milan's American owner Gerry Cardinale.

"Cardinale, you have to sell. Get out," the fans said.

Milan began the season as a potential title contender but ended up 19 points behind champion Napoli.

The seven-time European champion was eliminated by Feyenoord in the Champions League playoffs in February.

Meanwhile, city rival Inter Milan will play Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League final next Saturday.