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Como Board Relinquish Champions League Debut Seats to Elderly Fans

Como president Mirwan Suwarso and fellow board members are giving up their tickets for the club's Champions League debut to ensure older fans can attend.

FLFrancesco LimaNewsroomPublished 8 Sept 2026 · 13:50 UTC · 1 min read
Como Board Relinquish Champions League Debut Seats to Elderly Fans
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Como's leadership has put supporters at the heart of their historic European milestone, with club president Mirwan Suwarso and several senior directors deciding to forfeit their personal seats for the team's Champions League debut in favor of elderly fans.

According to reporting from BBC Sport, the executive contingent will step aside from their ticket allocations to ensure that long-standing, older supporters are given the opportunity to witness the club's maiden appearance in Europe's premier competition in person.

The initiative reflects a deliberate effort by Como's hierarchy to acknowledge the loyalty of the club's veteran fanbase. For clubs making their debut on European football's biggest stage, executive and director allocations are routinely in high demand. However, Suwarso and his fellow board members have opted to prioritize supporters who have followed the club across various eras.

By relinquishing their own seats, the board members have cleared room for older fans who might otherwise have faced difficulty securing entry to what promises to be one of the most significant fixtures in the club's modern history.

Reaching the Champions League represents unchartered territory for Como, making access to the debut match exceptionally scarce. The gesture from Suwarso and the club's directors highlights a community-first approach during a defining sporting moment, bridging the gap between modern executive leadership and the traditional supporter base.

While ticket demand for the European debut remains intense, the reallocation ensures that a dedicated contingent of the club's older generation will take their place in the stands for the historic fixture.

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Published Tuesday, 8 September 2026. Published through the Nisty Football newsroom.

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