Como Ultras Voice Discontent with Milan Decision: "The Ones Who Keep Como Alive"

Como ultras voice discontent with Milan decision: "The ones who keep Como alive"

By: Ben Dixon Today, a rather abrasive statement has been sent to Como from their ultras group, regarding the decision to play AC Milan in Australia.There are many groups left frustrated by the decision to play Milan-Como abroad, let alone half the world away. It is a choice that baffles, even if it is under the premise of raising the profile of Serie A to the world.Of course, it is a big incentive and a chance, and whilst they say all publicity…

Italian Footballers Association against playing Milan - Como in Australia

The president of the Italian Footballers’ Association (AIC), Umberto Calcagno, spoke again about Milan - Como in Australia, the first-ever Serie A match abroad, in an interview with Tuttosport. “The issue is not the match itself, since it will remain an exceptional event. Even if it’s played 28,000 km away, with time zones and temperature changes that are hard to handle, there’s still the question of whether this is the model we should be follow…

Como stress “sacrifice is essential” to secure Serie A future - My Football Facts

By Martin Graham   Como have underlined that making sacrifices is vital to protect Serie A position in world football as they move forward with plans to face AC Milan in Perth, Australia. UEFA gave the go-ahead for the February encounter earlier this month, acknowledging it did so “reluctantly” since no legal mechanisms exist to block the game from being staged abroad. The fixture represents a landmark moment for Italian football, with Como fram…

In Video: Como apply to play AC Milan Serie A match in Perth, Australia, in 16,000 mile round-trip

Italian Football Heads Down Under: Serie A Sides to Play in Perth and Miami Serie A Scrambles to Compete with Premier League Italian football club Como has announced its support for a plan to play a Serie A game against AC Milan in Perth, Australia, with some 50 fans to accompany the team on the long-haul flight. The closed-door meeting sparked controversy, with UEFA initially granting permission for the tie, but opposition from within FIFA rema…