FIFA President Gianni Infantino stated that Italy deserves world-class stadiums and stressed the importance of clear regulations for hosting Serie A matches abroad, such as the Milan vs. Como game scheduled in Australia in February 2026.
Infantino, who expressed his affection for Italy and Rome, discussed the ongoing plans by AC Milan and Inter Milan to build a shared stadium on the San Siro site. He also mentioned AS Roma's efforts to develop its own venue, highlighting the financial disadvantage Italian clubs face due to the lack of stadium ownership compared to top English teams.
Infantino emphasized Italy’s football legacy, expressing confidence that the country will succeed in upgrading its stadiums. He also noted that Milan needs a new venue to meet UEFA standards for international matches.
On the Milan vs. Como match in Australia, Infantino reiterated the need for a system that balances international reach with regulations to ensure fairness and order in football.
Infantino, who expressed his affection for Italy and Rome, discussed the ongoing plans by AC Milan and Inter Milan to build a shared stadium on the San Siro site. He also mentioned AS Roma's efforts to develop its own venue, highlighting the financial disadvantage Italian clubs face due to the lack of stadium ownership compared to top English teams.
Infantino emphasized Italy’s football legacy, expressing confidence that the country will succeed in upgrading its stadiums. He also noted that Milan needs a new venue to meet UEFA standards for international matches.
On the Milan vs. Como match in Australia, Infantino reiterated the need for a system that balances international reach with regulations to ensure fairness and order in football.
