Milan’s Serie A match in Australia called off after ‘unacceptable requests’

December 22, 2025

TL;DR

Serie A match between Milan and Como in Perth, Australia, cancelled.
Cancellation due to sanctions and conditions imposed by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC).
The AFC made further unacceptable requests towards the Australian federation and Serie A.
Original plan was approved due to San Siro unavailability for the Winter Olympics opening ceremony.
Serie A viewed the match as an opportunity for international promotion.
AFC initially imposed conditions including control over appointing match officials.
This follows La Liga's cancelled match between Barcelona and Villarreal in Miami.

Continue reading the original article