Serie A's commercial and marketing director, Michele Ciccarese, expressed aspirations to host regular-season matches in the United States within one to two years. However, he acknowledged that significant challenges remain, such as scheduling and potential player strain,, especially considering midweek European fixtures. The initiative follows the removal of FIFA's restriction on leagues playing outside their home territory, facilitated by Relevent Sports ending its lawsuit against FIFA. Ciccarese stated that any matches would be sensitive to fan sentiments, emphasizing the need to respect Italian supporters.
It's always a race to try to be the trendsetter because then the followers come and the trendsetter is who benefits.
We would love to do it as the president said; we are working in order to potentially do it, but there are barriers that we need to overcome.
The path for Serie A to hold league games outside Italy was officially opened last year when the American promotions company Relevent Sports agreed to drop its long-running lawsuit against Fifa.
It should be done in a way that makes sense for the club without forgetting the fans; you cannot play a Milano derby in America because the fans in Italy will get very upset.
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