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Milan, Pavlovic on the penalty involving Simeone: 'I don't know what to say...'

Milan returned to winning ways with a 3-2 home victory over Torino at San Siro. The star of the show was Strahinja Pavlovic, who scored a spectacular goal. Pavilion's comments on the subsequent penalty involving Simeone sparked intrigue and debate.

Milan, Pavlovic on the penalty involving Simeone: 'I don't know what to say...'

The comments from the player who scored the Rossoneri’s goal regarding the subsequent penalty.Milan returned to winning ways with a 3-2 home victory over Torino at San Siro, in a match counting towards the 30th round of the Serie A season. The star of the show was Strahinja Pavlovic, who scored the Rossoneri’s spectacular opening goal in the first half and was also responsible for the foul on Simeone that led to a penalty being awarded (following a VAR review by referee Fourneau) in favour of Torino, who brought the game back to life in the closing minutes.The Rossoneri centre-back himself later commented on the match and spoke to DAZN, focusing in particular on the penalty incident: “Today I did everything – a great goal, a penalty… But today’s MVP is Fofana.”Pavlovic highlights the element of luck in his goal in this match: “A great goal, but a lucky one (he laughs, ed.).” Fofana then chimes in: “In training he shoots from all over the place, so it’s not down to luck.”He then went on to comment on the penalty awarded for the accidental push on Simeone: “I didn’t see Simeone; my arm was outstretched, but I didn’t see him. I don’t know what to say. If the goal was a fluke, then so was the penalty…”Add GOAL.com as a preferred source on Google to see more of our reporting

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Pavlovic's Reflection on the Match

Milan secured a crucial win against Torino, with Pavlovic playing a pivotal role. His goal and involvement in the penalty incident highlighted his impact on the game.

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Luck or Skill?

Pavlovic humbly referred to his goal as lucky, despite the skills evident in his strike. His teammate, Fofana, shed light on Pavlovic's dedication in training, suggesting that his goal was more than just a fluke.

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Controversy Surrounding the Penalty

The penalty awarded against Pavlovic for the accidental push on Simeone raised eyebrows. Pavlovic's confusion and disbelief were evident in his comments, stirring discussion about the role of luck in football outcomes.

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Final Thoughts

Pavlovic's mixed emotions regarding his goal and the penalty reveal the unpredictable nature of football. Despite the uncertainties, his performance on the pitch showcased his talent and determination to contribute to Milan's success.

Published on Mar 21, 2026