Official: UEFA allow Milan vs. Como to be played in Australia – the details

This afternoon, UEFA have made a monumental decision to allow AC Milan to face Como in Australia, during the Serie A season.

There have been suggestions that Milan could face Como abroad for some time, largely due to San Siro not being usable during the time of the fixture. However, there were several decisions that needed to be made.

One option that had to be considered was staging the game elsewhere in Italy. However, this was not seen as possible. So, the FIGC agreed for the game to be played abroad. Though a decision from UEFA was also required.

Milan vs. Como in Australia

Now, it has arrived, with the UEFA President speaking about the decision this afternoon, as Football Italia relays.

“League matches should be played on home soil; anything else would disenfranchise loyal match-going fans and potentially introduce distortive elements in competitions. Our consultation confirmed the breadth of these concerns. I would like to thank the 55 national associations for their constructive and responsible engagement on such a sensitive issue.

“While it is regrettable to have to let these two games [including Milan vs. Como] go ahead, this decision is exceptional and shall not be seen as setting a precedent. Our commitment is clear: to protect the integrity of national leagues and ensure that football remains anchored in its home environment”.

So, after the decision was initially postponed, UEFA have now allowed for the game to go ahead abroad. Whilst it is stated that this will not set a precedent, it would be understandable if there was worry about the situation.