Serie A match in Australia: "Sacrifice is essential for the survival of the league itself" (Como 1907)

"We understand that this journey may demand sacrifices in convenience, comfort, and routine. 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. We have all seen what happens when a league fails to evolve. In France, the collapse of the domestic broadcasting deal left clubs in turmoil, players unpaid, and fans disheartened. French football is still struggling to recover from that setback," declared Como 1907 on 13/10/2025.

The club commented on the relocation of the AC Milan - Como 1907 match, scheduled for early February 2026 as part of Matchday 24 of the 2025-26 Italian top flight season (see below), to Perth (Australia), due to the unavailability of the San Siro, which will be hosting the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games opening ceremony.

"Meanwhile, the Premier League continues to dominate the global stage. Its latest broadcasting agreements are worth over £12bn for the next cycle from 2025 to 2029, including £6.7bn from UK domestic rights and around…