Football: Gravina, Milan-Como in Australia? Confident of UEFA approval

Milan, 15 September (LaPresse) – "Milan-Como in Australia? My opinion is that of the Federal Council: we are not in favour of eradicating the territorial identity of our league. We have given the go-ahead given the exceptional nature of the situation, as San Siro will be unavailable for the opening ceremony of the Winter Games.‘ This was stated by FIGC president Gabriele Gravina, guest on Radio Anch'Io Sport on Radio1, regarding the possibility of playing the match between the Rossoneri and the Larians in Perth, Australia. ’We have reported this to UEFA. I spoke personally with President Ceferin and the Executive Committee. There are concerns because it is feared that this is part of a broader, more structural plan. UEFA wanted to postpone the decision to involve all stakeholders, but I believe that given the exceptional situation and once some resistance from fan associations has been overcome, it will ultimately be positive. Otherwise, we will have to take different action," he concluded.