"What should have been a normal Serie A fixture between AC Milan and Como early in 2026 has caused a real storm. Everything stemmed from the fact that San Siro is unusable from 6 February to 22 February 2026, because of the Winter Olympic Games that are being held in Milano-Cortina. That happens to be a period when the Rossoneri had a home game scheduled."
"Pressure from FIFA and the demands of the Asian Football Confederation saw everything come crashing to a halt at the final hurdle. Yet, before the Supercoppa Italiana semi-final between Napoli and Milan last night, Simonelli claimed that the game will happen in Perth. This was then walked back by various other figures - including the FIGC president Gabriele Gravina - and it forced Simonelli to adjust his claims in an interview over the weekend. He also revealed when the game will now be played."
San Siro is unusable from 6 to 22 February 2026 because of the Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics, overlapping a scheduled AC Milan home game against Como. League planners proposed staging Como's designated 'home' match in Perth, prompting debate over logistics, economics, and governing-body approval. Pressure from FIFA and the Asian Football Confederation halted the Perth plan, and UEFA initially abstained from ruling. FIGC president Gabriele Gravina said the match will be rescheduled on a Wednesday when San Siro is free from Inter's Champions League commitments. Lega Serie A's likely date is Wednesday, 17 February 2026, with a one-week postponement to 24 February if required.
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