MILAN — AC Milan coach Sinisa Mihajlovic has dismissed complaints about a Nigel de Jong tackle during Tuesday's friendly match against Bayern Munich by saying that “football is not ballet.” De Jong found himself involved in another row over his rugged playing style when a tackle on Joshua Kimmich led to the Bayern player being taken off after only 20 minutes. “I didn't see De Jong's tackle on Kimmich, but football is not ballet and fouls are part of the match,” Mihajlovic told reporters after the game, according to Italian media. “For that reason, games such as this one can not be defined as friendlies.” The match, won 3-0 by Bayern, was part of a pre-season tournament in Munich. — Reuters
