Overview
- Australia’s FA has approved hosting Milan vs. Como in Perth and, according to Gazzetta reported by Football Italia, has formally notified FIFA.
- Final sanction from the Asian Football Confederation and FIFA is still required before the regular-season Serie A match can proceed.
- Reports from The Guardian and others say UEFA is urging Serie A to reconsider, with the feasibility perceived to be receding after LaLiga’s U-turn.
- Western Australia’s deputy premier Rita Saffioti says the state remains committed to the event and is awaiting confederation sign-offs.
- The move stems from San Siro’s unavailability due to Winter Olympics preparations, with reported target dates of February 7 or 8, 2026, and follows player and fan protests that included 15-second in-game standstills.