Why playing abroad entices Serie A and Milan so much [Bonus Article]

Serie A games abroad? It sounds like fiction, but it could actually become a reality next season and AC Milan are at the helm of the revolutionary plans. The Winter Olympics in Milan have resulted in the perfect opportunity for Serie A, since San Siro will be occupied for the inauguration, and concrete talks are now underway to make it happen.

Even just a few years ago, most of us would have laughed at the suggestion of playing competitive Serie A games abroad. Football has changed a lot since then, however, and a lot of resources are being put into combating the decreasing attention spans around the world. Getting closer to the fans seems to be one of the solutions, hence the willingness of some organisations to play games abroad.

But when was the idea born for Serie A, and why is the league so keen on making it happen? Why did Milan jump on board almost immediately? And most importantly, what could the infrastructure of such a game even look like? There are many things to discuss on this topic, so let’s dive in.