Article by Mihai Șovei – Published Thursday, March 19, 2026, 4:00 p.m. / Updated Thursday, March 19, 2026 4:07 p.m.
Indonesian Michael Bambang Hartono, one of the owners of the club Come on of Serie A, passed away on Thursday, the Italian club announced in an official statement.
He was 86 years old and was one of the men who contributed to the rise of the club in the last decade.
One of Como's owners died
With a very good season in both Serie A and Coppa Italia, Como can be one of the revelations of Italian football. During Thursday, the management and fans of the team received sad news regarding the death of Michael Bambang Hartono, one of the owners of the club.
The cause of death was not announced, but it was known that he had health problems. The announcement was made right on the team's social media accounts.
“Club Como 1907 is deeply saddened by the passing of Michael Bambang Hartono. The club sends its sincere condolences to the Hartono family and the entire Djarum Group.
Under the leadership of the family, the Club began a new chapter in its history and for this reason the Club commemorates him with gratitude and respect”according to the press release posted by the Italian club.
Michael Bambang Hartono, one of the owners of Como, died at the age of 86 / photo: Facebook Como 1907
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Michael and his brother Robert took over the club in 2019 when the team was playing in Serie C, the third division of Italian football. Under their leadership, Como returned to Serie A in 2024 after a 21-year absence and are currently fighting for a place in the Champions League, sitting fourth in the table.
According to the Italian publication Gazzetta dello Sportthe Hartono brothers have a combined net worth of $43.8 billion, making them the richest people in Indonesia.
Como are currently 4th in Serie A and fighting for a place in the Champions League, while in the Coppa Italia they are in the semi-finals where they are battling Inter for a place in the final. In the round, the two drew, score 0-0.
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