Lega Serie A is astonished by the words of European Commissioner Glenn Micallef, whose comments seem to underestimate the complexity and strategic value of initiatives aimed at promoting Italian football on a global scale, along the lines of what leagues such as the NBA and NFL are already doing by playing matches in Europe. To speak of betrayal for a single match, out of a total of 380 Serie A matches, seems an excessive position, which risks fuelling a populist debate, far from a constructive and modern vision of sport. Taking a match abroad does not mean exporting the championship, but rather introducing new audiences to the excellence of Italian football, strengthening the competitiveness of the system and generating resources that have a positive impact on the entire movement, including at youth and amateur level, in return for a small sacrifice required of the Milan and Como fans, who will nevertheless benefit in terms of increased visibility and popularity worldwide. Serie A will continue to work to combine local roots with international openness, fully aware of its role in promoting Italian football.