Serie A has cancelled its planned AC Milan versus Como match in Perth, Australia, scheduled for February. The decision follows escalating demands from the Asian Football Confederation that made staging the event impossible. This fixture was intended to be the first European league game played abroad, mirroring recent pushes to expand global reach.

Serie A president Ezio Simonelli cited unacceptable requests from the AFC directed at the local federation and Western Australian government as the primary reason for the withdrawal. The league had initially secured approval from UEFA, alongside a now-cancelled La Liga match in Miami. Financial risks and administrative complications ultimately proved too great to overcome.

While Como's leadership had argued that playing abroad is essential for Serie A's survival against the financial power of the Premier League, the move faced strong opposition from Fan group Football Supporters Europe. With the Premier League currently having no plans for overseas league fixtures, this failed venture highlights the immense logistical and political hurdles involved in exporting domestic games.