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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.<\/b><\/p>\n
This month Uefa “reluctantly” approved<\/a> next February’s fixture between the sides taking place outside Italy because there is no legal framework to stop it.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n A lengthy statement from Como, external<\/span><\/a> made the case for the fixture being moved to Australia and noted Serie A’s domestic broadcast deal was worth \u00a3780m a year.<\/p>\n They said the \u00a312bn the Premier League will receive for the cycle between 2025 and 2029 for domestic and overseas rights means the league will “dominate the global stage”.<\/p>\n Como said the “imbalance” gave English football “enormous financial advantage” and the decision to stage the match overseas is “not a matter of greed”.<\/p>\n “We understand that this journey may demand sacrifices in convenience, comfort, and routine,” said Como.<\/p>\n “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.<\/p>\n “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.”<\/p>\n 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”.<\/p>\n