UEFA approve Serie A request for Milan v Como game in Perth, Australia | OneFootball

AC Milan’s proposed Serie A clash with Como is officially cleared by UEFA to be played in Perth, Australia, in February — a decision announced following long deliberation. The ruling has been reported by Tuttomercatoweb, in their article on the approval.

The move comes because San Siro will be unavailable during that weekend due to the opening ceremony of the 2026 Winter Olympics. Milan and Lega Serie A had pushed hard for the relocation, citing logistical necessity rather than commercial motive. UEFA’s Executive Committee granted the request as an exception, noting that although they remain opposed to domestic games abroad in principle, the current FIFA regulatory framework lacks clarity. Comparisons to a similar LaLiga-Spain request (Barcelona vs Villarreal in Miami) have drawn attention to the broader implications of this ruling.

UEFA stressed that the decision should not be interpreted as setting a precedent. The organisation reiterated that national league matches should stay anchored in their home territories — but in this instance, circumstances forced their hand.

Kaustubh Pandey I GIFN