In what would be a historic first, AC Milan have the permission of the Italian Football Federation to host a domestic league match against Serie A rivals Como in Perth next year – but the move hasn’t impressed some football fans.
As it stands, the game would clash with the opening ceremony of the 2026 Winter Olympics, to be staged at the club’s famous San Siro home on February 6.
So the European football giants have looked outside the square – and if the fixture goes ahead, it would mark the first time a competitive Serie A match has been played outside of Italy.
A number of supporters have slammed the idea, with one labelling the bold suggestion ‘pathetic.’
‘How much will it cost? You are making people laugh, pathetic,’ the fan said.
‘Who the hell in Australia would want to watch (AC) Milan versus Como?, another asked.
AC Milan (pictured) have the permission of the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) to host a domestic league match against Serie A rivals Como in Perth next year
The European football giants are keen to play Cesc Fabregas’ (pictured) Como squad as the San Siro in Milan won’t be available due to the 2026 Winter Olympics in early February
‘Why don’t we play Inter Milan and Juventus on the Gaza Strip,’ suggested a third, tongue firmly in cheek.
AC Milan were recently in Western Australia, taking on A-League side Perth Glory in a pre-season clash at HBF Park on July 31.
The gulf in class was quickly apparent, with the Rossoneri winning 9-0.
‘The ease of the way they were able to score, we are disappointed by that, but it shows the quality they have,’ Perth Glory coach David Zdrilic said.
‘They are able to just kill you in any moment. There’s so much power and speed in every aspect of their game and we knew that. To see it live was unbelievable.
‘For us to see what the level is overseas is a great learning experience.’
Meanwhile, La Liga – Spain’s premier football division – were keen to see Barcelona tackle Atletico Madrid in Miami last year.
The idea was eventually dropped due to time constraints.
And in 2019, Barcelona also planned to stage a match against Girona in Miami, but the idea was scrapped following vocal opposition from Spain’s football association and the players’ union.
The Premier League has previously stated it has no plans to play games overseas.