AC Milan has taken a bold stance against the pricing practices in Italian football by supporting a boycott of the upcoming away match against Udinese. The club criticized the ticket prices, which have been set at 65 euros (approximately 73 dollars), calling them exploitative and a significant burden on traveling fans.
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In an official statement, Milan expressed that these high prices threaten the unity of Serie A at a time when the league needs to work cohesively to compete with stronger leagues like the Premier League. The club stated, "Imposing exorbitant prices on the same team's supporters to attend away matches is not only unfair, but undermines the unity of the league."
Milan has urged Serie A to intervene and implement a maximum limit on away ticket prices, similar to the Premier League's cap of 30 pounds sterling (around 40 dollars). The club has also suggested a reciprocal pricing policy, where clubs charging Milan fans above-average prices would face increased prices during visits to San Siro. The additional revenue generated would support charitable initiatives through the Milan Foundation.
The statement concluded with a firm message, emphasizing that "Italian football cannot thrive by treating supporters differently based on the size of their club." This situation underscores an ongoing crisis regarding ticket pricing in Italy, as evidenced by the "Curva Sud" supporters group, which previously boycotted an away match against Juventus in 2023 over similar ticket price issues.