In Video: Como apply to play AC Milan Serie A match in Perth, Australia, in 16,000 mile round-trip

Como stress “sacrifice is essential” to secure Serie A future - My Football Facts

By Martin Graham   Como have underlined that making sacrifices is vital to protect Serie A position in world football as they move forward with plans to face AC Milan in Perth, Australia. UEFA gave the go-ahead for the February encounter earlier this month, acknowledging it did so “reluctantly” since no legal mechanisms exist to block the game from being staged abroad. The fixture represents a landmark moment for Italian football, with Como fram…

In Video: Como apply to play AC Milan Serie A match in Perth, Australia, in 16,000 mile round-trip

Italian Football Heads Down Under: Serie A Sides to Play in Perth and Miami Serie A Scrambles to Compete with Premier League Italian football club Como has announced its support for a plan to play a Serie A game against AC Milan in Perth, Australia, with some 50 fans to accompany the team on the long-haul flight. The closed-door meeting sparked controversy, with UEFA initially granting permission for the tie, but opposition from within FIFA rema…