Milan v Como in Australia, Abodi: “Best option for the clubs” | OneFootball

The decision to play the Serie A match between Milan and Como on the other side of the world, specifically in Australia, has sparked quite a bit of confusion and controversy. Following this decision, which many find unacceptable, the Minister of Sport, Andrea Abodi, has addressed the delicate issue.

Serie A, Abodi comments on Milan-Como: “The most convenient solution for the clubs”

It had been discussed for weeks, but now it's official: the Serie A match between Milan and Como, due to the impossibility of playing it at San Siro, will be held in Australia, specifically in the charming location of Perth. This decision has sparked the anger and irony of fans all over Italy, particularly those of Milan, who will not be able to fully support their beloved team. The Minister of Sport, Andrea Abodi, also spoke on the matter, explaining the reasons behind this choice.

These are his statements released to ANSA: “Milan-Como in Australia is probably the most convenient solution for the clubs. I believe it is a good opportunity to promote Italian football, a league that needs to internationalize much more. If we look at the revenues, the world is worth a quarter of Italy, and there is something off in the numbers, so from this perspective, it is a good opportunity driven by an emergency – adds Abodi, during the inspection at the FieraMilano pavilions in Rho, which will host the speed skating and men's and women's hockey rink for the Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympics -.

“Generally, it is an unrepeatable opportunity through ordinary means. The fact remains that football is for the fans, and we are asking Milan and Como fans to make a small sacrifice: I understand the bitterness, I hope that the reasons for this choice on the other side of the world, thus a bit far, are understood. I hope it at least produces the desired effects.”

Vincenzo Schiavo

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