Hartono family wealth powers Como's Champions League victory over Manchester United

Como secured a significant 4-1 victory against Manchester United in the Champions League, highlighting the rapid rise of the Italian club. Once competing in Serie D, the fourth tier of Italian football, Como has transitioned to elite European competition under the ownership of Indonesia’s wealthiest family.

The Hartono brothers, Robert Budi Hartono and Michael Bambang Hartono, acquired the club in 2019 through Sent Entertainment. The family, known for their Djarum business empire, has maintained their status as Indonesia’s richest individuals since 2008, with an estimated combined net worth of $43.8 billion in 2025.

Financial flows for the club's ambitious development project originate from Indonesian entities, including PT Global Media Visual and PT Lingkar Mulia Indah, before being channeled through London to Sent Entertainment and subsequently into Como.