Adrien Rabiot Told to ‘Respect Money He Earns’ After Criticism of Australia Plan
Serie A CEO Luigi De Siervo defended the Perth match as a historic step despite fan opposition and player Adrien Rabiot's critical remarks, highlighting club and league decisions.
- On Wednesday, Serie A chief executive Luigi De Siervo rebuked AC Milan midfielder Adrien Rabiot, saying `Rabiot is right, we decide for him` after Rabiot said he was surprised by the AC Milan v Como match in Australia.
- After UEFA's consent on Monday, organizers proceeded despite opposition from fan groups across Europe, with UEFA reluctantly approving the Milan‑Como Perth fixture.
- Attempts to play regular‑season games overseas have repeatedly stumbled, with AC Milan pressing to stage the match abroad and Serie A’s 2018 Barcelona‑Girona attempt dismissed.
- LaLiga confirmed another overseas regular-season match on December 20 in Miami, with Javier Tebas calling it `a historic step` as UEFA insists approvals remain `exceptional`.
- Scheduling and travel concerns figured prominently in reactions from players and fans, with observers calling the timing absurd and consternation rising in Italy on Wednesday.
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The National Union of Professional Footballers supported the AC Milan player, about his comments in the Figaro, on the relocation of AC Milan-Côme to Australia.


Adrien Rabiot told to ‘respect money he earns’ after criticism of Australia plan
The match in Perth is set to take place in February.
The Italian football league has reacted sharply to Frenchman Adrien Rabiot's criticism of playing league matches abroad, with Serie A chief executive Luigi De Siervo advising the player to show more respect for the source of his income.
Serie A director Luigi de Siervo has said Adrien Rabiot "must respect his employer" after the AC Milan midfielder criticised plans for matches abroad.
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