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Como claim Serie A fixture in Australia is essential for ‘survival of the league’

Como’s home ground
Como’s home ground is only 30 miles from Milan, but their away fixture is set to be played in Australia instead. Photograph: Getty Images

The Italian club Como have released a statement on their potential Serie A match against Milan in Australia, claiming that taking games abroad is about “ensuring survival” for the league.

Uefa has reluctantly given approval for the match – a home league fixture for Milan – to take place in Perth next February. In addition, Villarreal’s La Liga match against Barcelona in December is set to take place in Miami, Florida.

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