AC Milan boss Stefano Pioli's Serie A winners' medal STOLEN by fans

AC Milan boss Stefano Pioli revealed his Serie A winners' medal was stolen during a pitch invasion after his side wrapped up their title triumph at Sassuolo on Sunday.

Milan clinched their first Scudetto in 11 years following their 3-0 triumph on the final day of the season and, at full-time, a horde of supporters invaded the pitch.

The scenes of jubilation were then marred by fans taking Pioli's silverware from around his neck during the celebrations, leading him to plead for its return.

'It was stolen,' he said. 'The winner's medal, somebody stripped it from my neck. If I could make an appeal, I'd be grateful, it's the only one I have.'

After it was revealed that the medal was stolen, the league vowed to replace it.

'Hey Mr Pioli, we'll give you the medal again tomorrow (Monday),' they tweeted. 

Bizarrely, a supporter took to social media to show off the ill-gotten gains, potentially revealing the thief's identity. It is not clear if they were responsible for the theft. 

The user posted a photo of the accolade on his Instagram story, alongside the caption: 'Thanks Pioli'. 

It is not currently known whether he will return it, or if action will be taken. 

It has also been reported that the medal was put up for sale on the internet. 

Video: 'My goalkeeper was attacked' (Sky News)

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