"The proposal to play a Serie A match between Milan and Como in Perth, Australia, has been cancelled due to football sanctions and conditions imposed by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC). The game was set to become the first major European domestic league fixture to be played outside its home country but will now not go ahead because of the financial risks and last-minute complications."
"Along with the practical reasons, Serie A saw the game in Australia as an opportunity to promote its product abroad and believes football should follow the example of other sports such as cycling, NFL and NBA. The plans hit a stumbling block when the AFC imposed conditions including that it be responsible for appointing match officials, although on 18 December Serie A said the situation had been resolved."
A Serie A fixture between Milan and Como scheduled for Perth on 8 February was cancelled after last-minute escalations and conditions imposed by the Asian Football Confederation made staging the match impossible. The Italian Football Association had approved a venue move because the San Siro was unavailable for the Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics opening ceremony, and UEFA had given clearance in October. Serie A viewed the match as a promotional opportunity to expand its international presence, citing other sports as models. The AFC requested conditions including responsibility for match officials, creating financial and logistical risks that stalled the plan.
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