ROME: The plan to relocate the Italian league match between AC Milan and Como to Perth, Australia, in early February has been cancelled, organisers announced Monday, following criticism of the project.
“Plans for Perth to host the first-ever European league fixture played outside its national borders are off by mutual agreement,” Italy’s Serie A and the government of Western Australia said in a joint statement.
“Both parties have come to this decision due to financial risks that could not be mitigated, onerous approval conditions, and last-minute complications beyond their control.”