The idea has been floating in the air for some time now.
“Who knows, maybe within one or two years there could be the possibility of playing in the United States, but approvals are needed,” explains Michele Ciccarese, Commercial & Marketing Director of Lega Serie A. “We would like that.”
His words, spoken to journalists in New York and reported by MilanPress.it who cite The Athletic as the source, are quite significant: the Italian league, having already organized multiple editions of the Supercoppa Italiana in Saudi Arabia, now wants to try something new. “There is always a race to be the trendsetter (contributing to making a phenomenon widely known and spreading it, ed.),” Ciccarese continues, “because the one who achieves that benefits the most in terms of revenue.”
“However, everything must be organized in a way that makes sense for the clubs, without, of course, forgetting the fans,” Ciccarese concludes. “You cannot think of playing the Milan Derby in America because fans in Italy would not accept it, precisely because of the immense significance this match holds in Italy. We must respect the public’s sentiment.”
Therefore, The Athletic writes, the hypothesis would lean toward a less high-profile match, such as a clash between Empoli and Lecce in Los Angeles—one that would certainly not generate any great enthusiasm. In short, it is a delicate decision that must be handled carefully. We will see if it can become a reality in the near future.
