ROME — Facing increasing criticism by government members over the decision to play the Italian Super Cup in Saudi Arabia, Serie A’s president is hailing the match as a “historic” opportunity for Saudi women to attend an international soccer game. “Our Super Cup will go down in history as the first official international competition that Saudi women can attend,” Micciche said Thursday in a long statement. Human rights group Amnesty International has also voiced opposition to the match being played in Saudi Arabia. “This trophy, since its first edition abroad in 1993, has been a promotional opportunity for exporting and promoting Italian soccer around the world,” Micciche said. Juventus qualified for the game by winning a seventh consecutive Serie A title while Milan qualified as the Italian Cup finalist.

Source: National Post January 03, 2019 15:55 UTC