AC Milan would like to play their game against Como next season in Australia, as San Siro will be unavailable, and the will of UEFA will be crucial.
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Earlier this week, it was reported that Milan and Serie A are in advanced talks to play the Milan-Como clash in Perth, Australia. San Siro will be unavailable due to the Winter Olympics inauguration and as such, the Rossoneri need to find a stadium for the game.
In a column on Gazzetta dello Sport, Luca Bianchin discussed the matter and made it clear that many authorisations will be needed for it to become a reality. The most important one, however, will be from UEFA as others will follow if they were to give the green light.
“It remains to be seen whether the idea will become reality. Many authorisations are needed and Serie A have already taken action. Green lights are needed from FIFA, UEFA, FIGC, the Australian League and the Asian confederation. Many green lights.
“It’s no coincidence that similar initiatives in the past have failed. This time, however, there seems to be a general will, also driven by the inevitable unavailability of San Siro. Among all, the key opinion will be that of UEFA. If Ceferin says yes, it’s all downhill,” he stated.
In our latest bonus article on Substack, we discussed why Milan and Serie A are so keen on making the initiative happen. From box office revenue to an increased exposure, there are many reasons and San Siro’s unavailability has presented the perfect opportunity.