The state government has doubled down on its plan to bring European football heavyweights AC Milan to Perth to play a historic Italian league game, despite significant backlash from fans and players.

The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) earlier this month agreed to allow a regular Serie A match between Milan and Como to be held in Perth in February.

The event is waiting for a final sign-off, and, if approved, it would be the first time a major European league has hosted a game for points outside its home region.

European football's governing body also green-lit plans for Barcelona and Villarreal to play their December Spanish league clash in Miami.

Reaction to the move has been mixed, with players refusing to move for the first 15 seconds of matches at the weekend in prot

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