Sports minister Vincenzo Spadafora ‘hopes the green light can be given’ to restarting Serie A but admits ‘it’s still impossible to define a date’.
Professional clubs in Italy have resumed solo training this week after Spadafora’s government decided to bring team sports in line with their individual counterparts.
However, the politician refused to give any updates on when Serie A could possibly resume during a session in parliament this afternoon.
Sports minister Vincenzo Spadafora ‘hopes the green light can be given’ to restarting Serie A but admits ‘it’s still impossible to define a date’.
Professional clubs in Italy have resumed solo training this week after Spadafora’s government decided to bring team sports in line with their individual counterparts.
However, the politician refused to give any updates on when Serie A could possibly resume during a session in parliament this afternoon.
“The FIGC has proposed a protocol, which the technical-scientific committee will evaluate tomorrow,” he said.
“We hope the green light can be given, even if football’s a sport where there is no possibility of avoiding contact and the use of protective tools isn’t envisaged.
“In the last few days, even organised fans have condemned the idea of resuming the campaign.
“I refer to Europe, where the only certain dates given have been from countries that have decided to stop their seasons.
“Even England, which seemed the readiest, postponed the decision to resume training only a week ago.
“I repeat my stance, which also applies to the government: we hope the season resumes soon, but right now it’s still impossible to define a date.
“We have to see how the contagion curve will develop in the next two weeks.”