Infantino: ‘Health comes first’
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has assured that “no match, no competition, no league is worth risking a single human life.” European competitions remain on pause as coronavirus continues to sweep…
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has assured that “no match, no competition, no league is worth risking a single human life.” European competitions remain on pause as coronavirus continues to sweep…
Italian Olympics chief Giovanni Malago has announced that the ban on training will be extended “until at least April 27”. Clubs in Italy have not been able to train for…
Adriano Galliani has claimed ‘football will explode’ if it doesn’t return to the pitch and suggested the different European Leagues ‘need not end at the same time’. The former Milan…
Italy’s Government is expected to order a continuation of the lockdown until May 3, but Serie A players could go into a training retreat before that for multiple tests after…
Juventus defender Daniele Rugani was the first Serie A player to test positive for coronavirus and his agent reveals the “quarantine period will be over soon.” The centre-back tested positive…
There were another 610 deaths in Italy from coronavirus over the last 24 hours, but the number of people in intensive care fell yet again by 88. It is an…
Napoli have joined the list of clubs making a real difference during the coronavirus pandemic, as they are donating 32 tonnes of food to 1,000 families. Serie A sides have…
Lazio head of communications Arturo Diaconale took another swipe at Juventus, insisting that waiting for all teams to resume training simultaneously would “unjustly penalise those who behaved virtuously” during the…
Fiorentina and Wolves striker Patrick Cutrone admits he was “struggling to move” when suffering from coronavirus, but is back to training now. The forward was one of several Viola players…
Sampdoria President Massimo Ferrero insists “we have to admit that the season ends here. Why bother playing a game without fans?” The coronavirus pandemic seems to be on a downward…
Roma defender Chris Smalling said friends back in England are asking for advice on “how to cope” during the coronavirus lockdown. “It definitely dawned on people a bit later there.…
The latest figures from the Italian Government are increasingly reassuring, with another drop in deaths (552), new cases (1,195), intensive care requirements and a significant increase in people recovering. Experts…
FIGC President Gabriele Gravina said Serie A “must be ready” to act fast and resume training, as medics work out the protocol for ensuring safety when the coronavirus pandemic eases…
Brescia released a statement reiterating their refusal to resume the 2019-20 season and warned they probably won’t be able to refund season ticket holders either. Plans are growing stronger to…
The Associations of Players, Coaches and Lega Pro (Serie C) have made a joint commitment to resist forced pay cuts during the coronavirus pandemic. A conference call was organised yesterday…
Adriano Galliani has warned that Monza must be promoted to Serie B, otherwise “football risks blowing up” if the season is scrapped. Monza were running away with the Serie C…
Napoli have become the first Serie A club to temporarily lay off non-playing staff as a result of the coronavirus crisis. Sport Mediaset writes 30 Napoli employees, some of whom…
Francesco Acerbi assures he is ‘not afraid’ of coronavirus and that Lazio winning Serie A would be ‘fantastic’ but warns ‘we mustn’t hurry’. Italy remains in a state of nationwide…
Udinese director Pierpaolo Marino – whose club shares owners with Watford – revealed this evening that “the Premier League is about to announce its season is over.” The comment came…
President of the Referees’ Association Marcello Nicchi is looking forward to the day when Serie A can resume, even without VAR. “I hope after all this, people can realise the…