""Italian club Como say "sacrifice is essential" to ensure the "survival" of Serie A amid the financial dominance of the Premier League as they press ahead with plans to play AC Milan in Perth, Australia. This month Uefa "reluctantly" approved next February's fixture between the sides taking place outside Italy because there is no legal framework to stop it. Spanish La Liga clubs Villarreal and Barcelona are also set to face each other in Miami in December having received permission from European football's governing body.""
""We understand that this journey may demand sacrifices in convenience, comfort, and routine," said Como. "Yet sometimes sacrifice is essential, not for individual benefit but for the greater good, for growth, and above all for the survival of the league itself. "Most clubs in Italy are not profitable. It is about ensuring survival, and building a future where Serie A remains competitive, respected, and globally admired.""
""Uefa president Aleksander Ceferin previously said it was a "regrettable" decision to allow two European league matches to be played abroad and maintained it "will not set a precedent". The Football Supporters Europe (FSE) federation was critical of the plans, external when discussed at a Uefa meeting last month. FSE said at the time that European football "belongs in our stadiums, cities and communities" and""
Como argues that staging AC Milan in Perth is necessary to counteract the financial imbalance with the Premier League and to protect Serie A's future. The Premier League will receive 12bn for 2025–2029 domestic and overseas rights, while Serie A's domestic broadcast deal is worth 780m a year, creating an enormous financial advantage for English clubs. Uefa reluctantly approved the Perth fixture because no legal framework prevents such moves. Most Italian clubs are not profitable, so Como frames the decision as sacrifice for survival and global competitiveness. Supporters groups and Uefa leaders expressed regret and concern.
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