Health official: ‘COVID risk in football low’
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 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…
Sampdoria have announced that all the players who had previously tested positive are now free of COVID-19. The Serie A club was unusual in that it refused to confirm how…
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…
Albin Ekdal admits he’s ‘disappointed’ with Sampdoria’s season so far and fears ‘resuming too early’ can lead to injuries after the long break. The 30-year-old, who tested positive for the…
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…
Antonio Cassano goes back over his clashes with Fabio Capello, Real Madrid chiefs and a potential Sampdoria return. “I am the greatest talent to have thrown everything away.” FantAntonio spoke…
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…
CONI President Giovanni Malagò is confident Serie A players can resume training from May 4. “There are 387 disciplines that have been shut down, but we are prepared.” The coronavirus…
There were 534 coronavirus-related deaths in Italy over the last 24 hours, taking the total to 24,648, but new cases, hospitalisations and intensive care admissions keep dropping. Although the country…
Lazio spokesman Arturo Diaconale denies reports of frozen salaries, but does insist President Claudio Lotito should get credit for uniting Serie A clubs to resume the season. The coronavirus pandemic…
Seven clubs including Torino, Sampdoria and Bologna have declared their opposition to the Serie A season resuming. Parma, SPAL, Brescia and Udinese are the other clubs that are against the…
There were another 433 deaths in Italy related to coronavirus over the last 24 hours, with 163 of them in Lombardy, but hospital and intensive care admissions continue to fall.…
The details of the protocol to resume Serie A training have been leaked, including daily blood tests and swabs for the first week, with players kept in an isolated retreat.…
Italy coach Roberto Mancini encourages the return of football to “give joy to the people” during the pandemic, assuring “the risk is minimal” to players and staff. The shutdown has…
CONI President Giovanni Malagò has again criticised the world of football for their reaction to the coronavirus pandemic. “They never considered an alternative to resuming.” The latest Italian Government decree…
Milan President Paolo Scaroni is “in favour of resuming the season, with health and safety reassurances,” meaning 17 out of 20 Serie A clubs are eager to play. The coronavirus…