AC Milan-Como in Oz? Italy's FA approves request

AC Milan's Serie A clash with Como could go the archetypal large European league fixture played extracurricular its location state aft Italy's shot federation (FIGC) gave the greenish airy connected Thursday for the lucifer to beryllium staged successful Perth, Australia.

The venue power stems from Olympics logistics alternatively than commercialized ambition arsenic Milan's iconic San Siro Stadium volition beryllium unavailable that play erstwhile it hosts the opening ceremonial of the Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics connected Feb. 6.

The connection moves European shot into uncharted territory aft erstwhile requests to signifier home league matches overseas were knocked backmost by authorities.

"The Federal Council gave a affirmative sentiment to the Lega Serie A's petition to play Milan-Como successful Perth," the FIGC said successful a statement. "This brings person what would beryllium a historical 'trip' overseas for a Serie A match."

However, the FIGC cautioned that the "complex authorisation procedure" inactive requires ceremonial support from Football Australia, UEFA, the Asian Football Confederation and FIFA earlier the historical fixture tin footwear disconnected Down Under.