Serie A problems with COVID protocol
According to the Corriere della Sera, only three out of 20 Serie A clubs – Juventus, Lazio and Genoa – have approved the medical protocols for returning amid the COVID-19…
According to the Corriere della Sera, only three out of 20 Serie A clubs – Juventus, Lazio and Genoa – have approved the medical protocols for returning amid the COVID-19…
While a leading Italian epidemiologist assures football can continue even if another Serie A player tests positive for COVID-19, the WHO warns antibodies might not mean immunity. The latest Government…
Manchester United CEO Ed Woodward tells fans not to expect more world record fees after the shutdown. “It may not be 'business as usual' for any clubs, including ourselves, in…
The Italian Government is set to accept the protocol for resuming Serie A training, but only if clubs donate five COVID-19 test kits for every one they use. A protocol…
Lega Serie A President Luigi De Siervo warns failing to complete the season would mean “foreign clubs could pillage our football and snatch our champions at cut-price.” The debate on…
Serie A clubs are ready to sue Sky, DAZN and IMG if they don’t get their TV rights money on time, regardless of the lockdown, claims the Corriere dello Sport.…
A Vasco da Gama presidential candidate has promised to target Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Mario Balotelli and Sebastian Giovinco if he is elected. Luiz Roberto Leven Siano announced his plans for the…
Sandro Tonali will be allowed to choose which club he joins next, said Brescia President Massimo Cellino. “I made him a promise.” The midfielder turns 20 next month and is…
Brescia President Massimo Cellino warns they won’t play “unless there are guarantees over safety, and currently we do not have those. The season is already ruined.” The Lega Serie A…
The Italian Football Federation (FIGC) has agreed to postpone the end of the 2019-20 Serie A season from June 30 to August 2. This would be in line with today’s…
The chief health official in Italy said there should be very little risk of COVID-19 spreading through playing football. “The contact isn’t solid enough.” President of the Consiglio Superiore di…
The coronavirus pandemic continues to ease in Italy, with 464 deaths over 24 hours, but new cases, hospitalisations and intensive care admissions keep falling. The latest Government figures for April…
Barcelona are prepared to offer €60m plus two young players in order to poach Sandro Tonali from Brescia, claims the Corriere della Sera newspaper. Tonali is already a known target…
UEFA’s guidelines urge domestic leagues to complete their season, either regularly or with a “different format,” but eligibility for Champions and Europa League should be decided “on sporting merit.” The…
UEFA have announced they will immediately release club benefit payments to help sides deal with financial difficulties during the COVID-19 lockdown, including Euro 2020 income. A statement from the European…
Minister for Sport Vincenzo Spadafora warns resuming Serie A after the COVID-19 pandemic won’t be easy. “Being extremely prudent is unpopular, but it is our duty.” The Government is expected…
Monza CEO and former Milan Vice-President Adriano Galliani warns football must continue despite the coronavirus pandemic. “Several clubs risk bankruptcy.” The Government is discussing an easing of the lockdown measures…
UEFA and the ECA have reportedly agreed to terminate domestic leagues by the end of July, leaving August clear for the Champions and Europa Leagues. According to Spanish newspaper AS,…
There were 437 deaths related to coronavirus in Italy over the last 24 hours, as positive cases, intensive care admissions and hospitalisations continue to drop. Although there was a slight…
Only six players have participated in Serie A before turning 18 in 2019-20 and Inter have two players on the list, but not the youngest. Atalanta winger Amad Traore beat…