New restrictions jeopardise Milan vs. Como Serie A fixture in Perth – report | OneFootball

Milan’s meeting with Como in February 2026 is now highly unlikely to be held in Perth due to fresh restrictions from the Asian Football Confederation and Football Australia, reports Gazzetta.

Milan’s Serie A clash against Como in February 2026 was meant to be played in Perth, Australia, after FIFA and UEFA had reluctantly agreed to the request from the two clubs and Lega Serie A.

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MILAN, ITALY – MARCH 15: Christian Pulisic of AC Milan is challenged by Gabriel Strefezza and Lucas Da Cunha of Como during the Serie A match between AC Milan and Como at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on March 15, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

Even the Asian Football Confederation and Football Australia had given the green light for the match to be played in Perth, but according to Gazzetta, new restrictions have emerged and are expected to disrupt Milan and Como’s plans.

MILAN, ITALY – NOVEMBER 23: AC Milan players celebrate the victory at the end of the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and AC Milan at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on November 23, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

According to Gazzetta, the approval from the Asian Football Confederation and Football Australia came with conditions considered too restrictive. These included a ban on marketing the event as a Serie A match and the obligation to appoint AFC referees rather than those from Italy’s CAN, as would normally be the case in domestic competition.

Fresh restrictions jeopardise Milan vs. Como in Perth

COMO, ITALY – JANUARY 14: Rafael Leao of AC Milan competes for the ball with Yannik Engelhardt of Como 1907 during the Serie A match between Como 1907 and AC Milan at Stadio G. Sinigaglia on January 14, 2025 in Como, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

Those demands have effectively stalled the project and halted plans for what would have been the first Serie A match staged outside Italy. While the situation is not completely closed, the chances of a late breakthrough appear slim, and the scenario has become significantly more complicated in recent days.