AC Milan backs fan boycott over 'excessive' away ticket prices, warns of retaliation

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The Associated Press. (2026, October 21). AC Milan backs fan boycott over 'excessive' away ticket prices, warns of retaliation. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/sports/soccer/ac-milan-backs-fan-boycott-over-excessive-away-ticket-prices-warns-of-retaliation/article_cf4abaf1-6be3-5761-b587-25519033299a.html

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AC Milan has endorsed a fan boycott of an upcoming away match at Udinese due to high ticket costs of 65 euros, more than twice what they typically pay for similar venues. The club's statement expresses solidarity with supporters and criticizes the practice as detrimental to Italian football unity and competitiveness against other European leagues. Additionally, AC Milan warns it may implement reciprocal higher pricing policies for visiting teams if they continue overcharging their fans, with any surplus funds going to charity.
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AC Milan strongly backed its fans who are boycotting Sunday night’s match at Udinese due to 65 euros ticket prices, which is more than double the average price of 30 euros for away games. In a statement on Wednesday, AC Milan expressed understanding and support for their frustrated supporters, noting that such high costs add additional expenses like travel and accommodation. The club threatened retaliation against clubs charging excessively, stating it would impose higher ticket prices at its own stadium, San Siro, when these teams visit. This move is part of an effort to ensure fair treatment across the league and promote unity in Italian football amid competition with other European leagues.

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📰 AC Milan Ticket Price Controversy
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🔮 Milan said that it would push for a league-wide cap on excessive away ticket prices but, in the meantime, could hit back at clubs it feels are overcharging its fans. “We are also prepared to introduce a policy of reciprocity: clubs charging our supporters above average ticket pricing should expect their own fans to face higher prices when visiting San Siro, subject to applicable regulations,” Milan said.
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AC Milan Italian MILAN Rossoneri Udinese

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MILAN GPE · 5× AC Milan ORG · 2× Italian NORP · 2× European NORP · 1× Fondazione Milan ORG · 1× Rossoneri ORG · 1× Serie A. ORG · 1× Udinese ORG · 1× the Premier League ORG · 1×

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In a lengthy statement on Wednesday, Milan says it “understands (the fans’) frustration and fully supports their position” — especially as away trips come with many additional costs — and that fans should be treated the same regardless of which club they follow.
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🔮 Milan said that it would push for a league-wide cap on excessive away ticket prices but, in the meantime, could hit back at clubs it feels are overcharging its fans. “We are also prepared to introduce a policy of reciprocity: clubs charging our supporters above average ticket pricing should expect their own fans to face higher prices when visiting San Siro, subject to applicable regulations,” Milan said.

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MILAN (AP) — AC Milan came out firmly in support of its fans protesting against excessive away ticket prices, threatening to retaliate against clubs it believes are unfairly charging Rossoneri supporters. asserted
it → come → supporters
Milan fans are boycotting Sunday night’s match at Udinese because the home club is charging 65 euros ($73), more than double the 30 euros ($34) traveling supporters pay on average at the Bluenergy Stadium. asserted
supporters → boycott → Stadium
In a lengthy statement on Wednesday, Milan says it “understands (the fans’) frustration and fully supports their position” — especially as away trips come with many additional costs — and that fans should be treated the same regardless of which club they follow. asserted
they → say → club
“The global appeal of Italian football depends heavily on the loyalty and passion of supporters of clubs like AC Milan,” the club said. asserted
club → depend → Milan
“Charging those same fans excessive prices for away games is not only unfair but undermines the unity of the league at a time when Italian football needs to come together to compete against the Premier League and other European leagues. asserted
football → charge → League
“Practices like these only deepen divisions between clubs and creates an unhealthy antagonism between big and small teams in Serie A.” asserted
Practices → deepen → A.
Milan said that it would push for a league-wide cap on excessive away ticket prices but, in the meantime, could hit back at clubs it feels are overcharging its fans. “We are also prepared to introduce a policy of reciprocity: clubs charging our supporters above average ticket pricing should expect their own fans to face higher prices when visiting San Siro, subject to applicable regulations,” Milan said. uncertain
Milan → say → regulations
“Any additional proceeds generated would be donated to Fondazione Milan to support charitable initiatives benefiting local communities.” asserted
proceeds → generate → communities
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