Overview
- Sports minister Andrea Abodi said the match now looks set for San Siro on Feb. 17–18 or Feb. 24–25 rather than Perth.
- The AFC and Football Australia required limits on Serie A branding and an Australian refereeing team, creating a regulatory impasse.
- Lega Serie A president Ezio Simonelli has requested a definitive ruling within roughly ten days and could seek FIFA intervention.
- AC Milan president Paolo Scaroni voiced concern over the many authorizations and rejected claims that a reported €12 million package was the motive.
- The clubs are coordinating fallback plans as fans and several players had criticized the Australia trip over travel strain and loss of a home fixture.