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With a statement released on social media, Como announced the opportunity for 50 fans to follow the team on their trip to Australia for the match against Milan.

The Serie A match between Milan and Como scheduled for February in Perth continues to spark discussion. After the back and forth on the topic between Rabiot and Serie A CEO De Siervo in recent days, Mike Maignan also expressed his disagreement with the final decision to play in Australia.

Today, the first official comment from Como has also arrived. The Lombard club, through a letter shared on social media, explained the reasons that led the club to accept the League’s proposal. Additionally, the club invited 50 fans to join the trip to Australia.

Como, the letter to the fans

Source: https://comofootball.com/como-1907-e-comune-di-como-annunciano-la-prima-fase-della-riqualificazione-dello-stadio-giuseppe-sinigaglia/

“Dear Como family, friends, and Serie A supporters, If approved by FIFA, Como 1907 will travel to Perth, Australia, this February to face AC Milan, participating in a shared mission to bring Serie A back to the center of attention in world football and ensure a stronger future for every club representing Serie A.

We understand that this journey may require sacrifices in terms of convenience, comfort, and routine. Yet, sometimes, sacrifice is essential, not for individual benefit, but for the common good, for growth, and, above all, for the survival of the league itself.

We have all seen what happens when a league fails to evolve. In France, the failure of the national broadcast deal left clubs in turmoil, players unpaid, and fans disheartened. French football is still struggling to recover from that setback.

Meanwhile, the Premier League continues to dominate the global stage. Its recent broadcast deals are worth over £12 billion for the upcoming cycle from 2025 to 2029, including £6.7 billion from UK national rights and around £6.5 billion from international agreements. For the first time, its overseas revenues now exceed its domestic rights.

By comparison, the Serie A national TV contract is valued at around €900 million per year, and its international rights generate less than 10% of what the Premier League earns abroad. This imbalance gives English clubs a huge financial advantage, allowing them to retain their stars, attract top talent, and expand their influence globally.

We must honestly ask ourselves how we can retain our best players, build competitive teams, and attract the global elite to Serie A if we do not adapt. It is not a matter of greed. Most clubs in Italy are not profitable. It is about ensuring survival and building a future where Serie A remains competitive, respected, and admired globally.

Our goal is clear. We want to bring Serie A back to the glory days of the 1990s when Italian football was the most followed, respected, and loved league in the world. To achieve this, we must evolve, unite, and ensure that Serie A becomes a topic of discussion worldwide.

Just as we proudly represented Italian football at the Soccer Tournament (TST) in the United States, we now carry out the same mission in Perth. This is not just a game. It is a statement of intent, a movement to reconnect the world with the beauty, culture, and passion of Italian football. And we want you to be part of it.

We invite 50 fans to join us on this journey to Australia to stand by our side as ambassadors of Como 1907 and Serie A. Together, we will show the world what Italian football truly represents: tradition, heart, and hope for the future.”