"The news that UEFA have approved AC Milan's proposal to play a home game against Como in Australia has been understandably divisive. In case you missed the news, everything stems 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."
"Let's cut straight through all of the noise to the real reason that this proposition appeals to Milan and Como: the money on offer. Reports believe Serie A will earn €12m just for the game being at the Optus Stadium. After relevant costs, the net revenue is expected to be around €8-9m. From this, the largest amount will go to the 'home' team, which is Milan."
San Siro will be unusable from 6 to 22 February 2026 because of the Milano-Cortina Winter Olympic Games, prompting AC Milan to propose staging a scheduled home fixture against Como in Perth, Australia. UEFA initially abstained but later approved holding the game nearly 14,000km away. Serie A is expected to receive €12m for staging the match at Optus Stadium, with net revenue projected at around €8–9m after costs. The largest share will go to Milan, a portion to Como, and the remainder split among the other 18 league clubs. The proposal offers immediate financial gain and potential longer-term commercial and exposure benefits while provoking debate over sporting and logistical fairness.
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