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Adrien Rabiot criticized the decision to play a Serie A match in Australia as 'completely crazy' amid disputes over player welfare and league financial interests.
- This past week UEFA approved an AC Milan v Como Serie A match in Perth, Australia in February, drawing heated responses from Adrien Rabiot and Serie A's chief executive.
- Because San Siro is unavailable on Feb. 8 after hosting the Milan-Cortina Olympics opening ceremony, Milan needed a different venue and the match was moved to Perth despite Milan and Como being close.
- Rabiot praised Luka Modric, saying `He leaves me speechless.` and admiring his precision, professionalism and intensity at age 40.
- Serie A CEO Luigi De Siervo defended the choice, arguing players paid millions should support fixtures abroad like the NFL, NBA, Tour de France and Giro d'Italia, while UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin called the decision 'regrettable' and 'exceptional' on Monday.
- Highlighting broader consequences, Rabiot warned the move is 'all about financial deals and providing visibility for the league' and cautioned it can damage the image of football.
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The AC Milan is allowed to play the league match against Como in Australia. Completely crazy, says a French Milan pro - and is now ruffled by Italy's league boss.
The Italian football top club AC Milan is authorised to play a league game in Australia. This brings a pro powerfully to the palm. Promptly follows a sharp reaction of the league boss.
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AC Milan-Como game in Australia sparks debate between Rabiot and Serie A's CEO
A decision by UEFA this week to allow an Italian soccer league game between AC Milan and Como to be played in Australia in February is drawing heated responses from one prominent Rossoneri player and Serie A’s CEO.
Controversial Serie A Match in Australia Sparks Debate | Sports-Games
Serie A's decision to hold an Italian league match in Australia has drawn criticism from AC Milan's Adrien Rabiot, who called it 'crazy.' Serie A Chief Executive Luigi De Siervo responded, emphasizing the financial and visibility benefits, arguing that players should respect their contracts and adapt to globalization trends.
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