Coronavirus deaths and recoveries rise
There were 619 deaths in Italy from people testing positive for coronavirus over the last 24 hours, but a further 2,079 were given the all-clear. The death toll in the…
There were 619 deaths in Italy from people testing positive for coronavirus over the last 24 hours, but a further 2,079 were given the all-clear. The death toll in the…
It is increasingly likely that Serie A teams can resume training from May 4, playing on May 31 and ending the season by at most August 3. Prime Minister Giuseppe…
Sampdoria midfielder Albin Ekdal has spent a month in quarantine after testing positive for coronavirus and the Sweden international admitted ‘it was very hard’. The Blucerchiati were one of the…
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…
The IFAB has announced changes to the handball rule for the 2020-21 season and warned “where a reviewable incident is subjective, the expectation is that the referee will undertake an…
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…
Serie A could resume training sessions on May 4, according to La Gazzetta dello Sport, with three hypotheses to help conclude the campaign in July. The newspaper claims Serie A…
Ex-Napoli, Lazio and Genoa midfielder Francelino Matuzalem looks back over a chaotic career, with an unfortunate mozzarella addiction, scoring with his face, crying at Roberto Baggio and avoiding “jail or…
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…
Italy is finally “on the downward trajectory” of the coronavirus pandemic curve, while it’s announced a “reliable” test for COVID-19 antibodies has been developed, allowing for a ‘passport’ to work…
FIFA have announced contracts will be extended and transfer windows shift in line with the changing fixture list after the COVID-19 crisis. “It is proposed that contracts be extended until…
There were another 604 deaths, taking the total fatalities to 17,127, but Italy have turned a corner in the COVID-19 pandemic with 258 leaving hospital and 106 new intensive care…
An extreme plan has been floated which would see all the remaining Serie A games played and teams hosted in the Rome area, which has been less hit by the…
AIA President Marcello Nicchi has revealed that the referees may be forced to resume the campaign without VAR. The Referees’ Association chief has explained why VAR might not take part…
Riccardo Saponara played alongside Kaka at Milan, but maintains Mario Balotelli was his most talented teammate. “He had what it takes to win the Ballon d’Or.” Saponara spoke to La…
FIGC President Gabriele Gravina has confirmed that ending the Serie A season in September or October is a ‘possibility’. Gravina would like the campaign to resume at the end of…
Clubs are expected to begin negotiating individually for wage cuts during the coronavirus lockdown, as the Players’ Association President Damiano Tommasi warns “we must protect those with lower salaries.” A…
Diego Perotti could reportedly make a return to Genoa in exchange for Andrea Pinamonti moving to Roma. According to Il Tempo newspaper, the swap of strikers is being considered for…
When players do return to training, they will be rigorously tested and divided into three groups: positive, immune and not immune for COVID-19. The number of new cases, deaths and…