Source: REUTERS/DANIELE MASCOLO
[Saba Sports News] AC Milan defender Malick
Thiaw, in a post-match press conference after the goalless draw between
Borussia Dortmund and AC Milan in the Champions League group stage, expressed
his satisfaction with their performance. In addition, he disclosed a personal
secret: he is actually a fan of the former Bundesliga team Schalke 04. He also
mentioned that he had previously worked as a ball boy at Borussia
Monchengladbach, where he had the opportunity to meet Marco Reus, who currently
plays for Dortmund. Thiaw began his football journey in the youth system of
Schalke 04, eventually earning a promotion to the first team before making his
move to AC Milan in Serie A.