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ROME, July 1, 2025 (BSS/AFP) - Next season's Italian Super Cup will be played 
for the fourth time in Saudi Arabia but in December instead of January, the 
president of the Italian League announced on Tuesday. 

"The dates for the Super Cup are December 18 and 19 for the semi-finals, and 
the 22 for the final," said Lega Serie A boss Ezio Simonelli after the 
governing body's general meeting. 

"We don't yet know where these matches will be played, either in Riyadh or 
Jeddah. The choice will be made by the Saudis. I would be more in favour of 
Jeddah, but we don't have the option to choose."

Since 2023, the 'Supercoppa Italiana' has pitted four teams against each 
other -- the reigning Serie A champions, the runners-up, and the winners and 
runners-up of the Italian Cup. 

The 2025 edition will include Serie A holders Napoli, second-placed Inter 
Milan, Italian Cup winners Bologna and losing finalists AC Milan. 

AC Milan won last season's Italian Super Cup for their first trophy since 
2022, defeating their arch-rivals Inter 3-2.

Simonelli also discussed the possibility of relocating an Italian league 
match between AC Milan and Como to Australia next February. 

"We have submitted an official request to the Italian Federation, UEFA, and 
FIFA," he said.

"It's a long and complex process, but we haven't received any negative 
feedback so far.

"We came up with this idea because San Siro will be closed for the 2026 
Winter Olympic Games. 

"We have an obligation to find another stadium and we're trying to turn it 
into an opportunity by promoting our championship abroad," he added.