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Serie A's Australia Match Plan Faces Heavy Opposition

9/3/2025

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Serie A president Ezio Simonelli is optimistic about hosting the Milan-Como match in Australia, pending UEFA's approval by month-end.
European supporters' groups oppose relocating domestic matches, arguing it violates competition rules for profit.
Football Supporters Europe condemned the proposal as a "perversion of football," urging UEFA and FIFA to reject it.
Serie A and LaLiga have initial backing from their federations but require additional approvals.

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Serie A president Ezio Simonelli is optimistic about hosting the Milan-Como match in Australia, pending UEFA's approval by month-end.
European supporters' groups oppose relocating domestic matches, arguing it violates competition rules for profit.
Football Supporters Europe condemned the proposal as a "perversion of football," urging UEFA and FIFA to reject it.
Serie A and LaLiga have initial backing from their federations but require additional approvals.