Overview

• Como issued a lengthy statement calling the overseas fixture an essential sacrifice for the survival of Serie A and inviting 50 supporters to travel as club ambassadors.
• AC Milan captain Mike Maignan publicly backed Adrien Rabiot’s criticism, saying the team loses a home game and questioning the need to play an Italian league match abroad.
• UEFA granted reluctant, one-off permission and stressed it should not set a precedent, with a separate La Liga match between Barcelona and Villarreal also cleared for Miami.
• Final sign-offs are still required from FIFA and Football Australia, and FIFA president Gianni Infantino has warned that taking domestic games overseas carries a significant risk.
• Reports highlight financial motives of roughly €12m for the Perth game and a wider broadcast revenue gap with the Premier League, while San Siro’s Olympic ceremony use is cited as a logistical trigger.