‘The egg today or the chicken tomorrow?’ – Serie A chief defends ‘unpopular decision’ to play AC Milan vs Como match in Australia and warns FIFA can’t cancel plan

Serie A CEO Luigi De Siervo has doubled down on his defence of the controversial plan to stage the AC Milan vs Como clash in Australia. Despite backlash from fans, players and coaches, De Siervo insists the decision is vital for the league’s global growth and has urged FIFA to grant the final approval, claiming the move is an “unpopular but necessary” step for Italy’s football future.