Como Prepares for Historic Manchester United Match
· Sports · BBC Sport
Como is set to host Manchester United in what club staff describe as the biggest night in their history. The Italian club, which played in the semi-professional Serie D as recently as 2017, has undergone a rapid transformation under the ownership of Indonesian billionaires Robert Budi Hartono and Michael Bambang Hartono. Manager Cesc Fabregas has led the team from Serie B to the top flight, securing a fourth-place finish in the 2025-26 season. While Manchester United currently faces a challenging run of form, the club remains a global football giant compared to Como's modest origins. The match highlights the dramatic rise of the Como-based side since their 2019 acquisition by Sent Entertainment.
Why it matters
The fixture marks a significant milestone for Como, illustrating the club's rapid professionalisation and ascent from regional semi-professional leagues to elite European competition.
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