"AC Milan will play Como in February in a landmark game, given that a Serie A fixture will be played in Australia, if FIFA approve the decision. Talk about a game in Australia has been present for almost a year now, if not longer. However, it has only just been approved by UEFA, after the FIGC were quick to accept the idea. Though they are not uncontested."
"If approved by FIFA, Como 1907 will travel to Perth, Australia, this February to face AC Milan, taking part in a shared mission to make Serie A the conversation of world football once again, and to secure a stronger future for every club that represents Serie A. We understand that this journey may demand sacrifices in convenience, comfort, and routine."
"Yet sometimes sacrifice is essential, not for individual benefit but for the greater good, for growth, and above all, for the survival of the league itself. We have all seen what happens when a league fails to evolve. In France, the collapse of the domestic broadcasting deal left clubs in turmoil, players unpaid, and fans disheartened. French football is still struggling to recover from that setback."
AC Milan will face Como in Perth, Australia in February if FIFA approves the move. UEFA approved the plan after FIGC acceptance, but final FIFA approval is required. Several players, including Mike Maignan and Adrien Rabiot, publicly opposed the arrangement and some fans voiced frustration. Como issued a detailed statement addressing supporters, framing the trip as a shared mission to restore Serie A’s global prominence and secure a stronger future for clubs. The club warned about the risks of failing to evolve, cited the French broadcasting collapse, and contrasted the Premier League’s lucrative rights deals while offering inducements to encourage attendance.
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