US EditionAC Milan vs Como Serie A Match in Perth to Go Ahead as Planned After Concerns Resolved
The Serie A match will use Asian referees after assurances from FIFA's referee committee, resolving earlier objections over officiating conditions imposed by the Asian Football Confederation.
- On Feb. 8, the Serie A fixture between AC Milan and Como will be played in Perth, Serie A president Ezio Maria Simoncelli told Mediaset, `Milan vs. Como will be played in Perth on February 8 as scheduled`.
- After Italian media reported doubts last week, Serie A raised concerns about AFC conditions, including the requirement to use foreign referees, which created uncertainty before talks resolved the issue.
- Simoncelli said Collina's assurances helped resolve the refereeing dispute, reporting he spoke personally with Pierluigi Collina who gave extensive assurances about Asian referees' quality.
- Serie A secured approvals from the clubs, FIGC, UEFA, FIFA, the AFC and Football Australia, and organisers said they will finalise logistical details in the coming days.
- The move overseas follows a pattern of contested foreign‑venue fixtures, as the Milan‑Como match was relocated due to San Siro hosting the Milano‑Cortina Winter Olympics opening ceremony.
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For the first time in the history of Serie A of Italy, a match will be played in Australia. The duel between AC Milan and Como 1907 of February will be played in the city of Perth due to the impossibility of playing it at the Giuseppe Meazza Stadium (San Siro). And will be arbitrated by Asian collegiate. “The Milan-As will be played in Perth on 8 February”, announced this Thursday Ezio Simonelli, president of Serie A, shortly before the beginnin…
Serie A confirms Milan-Como will be played in Perth
Serie A President Ezio Simonelli has confirmed that the league is pressing ahead with its controversial plan for February's league match between AC Milan and Como to be played outside Italy in the Australian city of Perth. (ANSA)
The Serie A confirmed that the AC Milan-Côme match will be relocated to Perth, Australia on February 8, despite the controversy and reluctance of the players.
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