Serie A CEO Luigi De Siervo has supplied a controversial replace over plans to host AC Milan vs Como in Perth, Australia subsequent yr.
Serie A CEO Gives Controversial Replace Over Australia Plans
The proposition of taking Serie A exterior of Italy has break up opinion since UEFA gave permission for AC Milan to face Como in Perth throughout a board assembly in October.
These Serie A sides will go head-to-head in February 2026 and the concept of internet hosting the match in Australia got here after San Siro was chosen to carry the 2026 Winter Olympic Video games opening ceremony.
Massimiliano Allegri, who’s susceptible to receiving an extended ban after being dismissed in opposition to Lazio, believes the match needs to be performed in Italy and Cesc Fabregas can also be in opposition to the transfer to Perth.
Regardless of these points, Luigi De Siervo has continued to precise a need to host a Serie A match in Australia and the Italian revealed on the Gran Gala del Calcio awards that internet hosting Milan vs Como in Perth will probably be a long-term profit.
Luigi De Siervo stated: “We hope so! It’s an revolutionary challenge, which some have understood and others haven’t. It means making a small sacrifice for excellent medium to long-term advantages. We’re engaged on the ultimate authorizations, we nonetheless want FIFA to offer the OK.
“We mustn’t solely have a look at the short-term, allow us to not overlook that on the opposite aspect of the world there’s a nation with an enormous Italian immigrant inhabitants that continues to have ardour for our soccer.”
Internet hosting a match in Australia would mark a second in historical past for Serie A as there have by no means been a aggressive league match exterior of Italy – however the monetary acquire is a big facet for each side.
Milan and Como To Obtain Enormous Payday For Perth Conflict
AC Milan vs Como is ready to generate €12million in income, however after quite a lot of bills, the 2 Serie A sides will share a reported €9m – with the Rossoneri receiving the most important share.
The opposite 18 groups in Serie A may even obtain a small share of this income, which has made a number of sides vote for the proposition.
Receiving a monetary enhance will probably be an enormous optimistic for a number of groups in Italy, because the likes of Inter Milan look to make some main signings in 2026.
The Nerazzurri have been linked with some star names forward of the January window, with Inter focusing on James Trafford to replace Yann Sommer.
Nonetheless the most important share will probably be heading to the opposite half of Milan to be able to cowl losses from taking part in away from San Siro.
Massimiliano Allegri’s aspect presently sit high of Serie A after 13 matches, whereas Como are unbeaten of their final 10 league matches – that means their conflict in February might be essential on the high of Italy’s elite division.
