Italy''s top football league, Serie A, has announced that several matches have been postponed due to the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak in the country.
The Italian Football Federation (FIGC) made the decision after a surge in coronavirus cases across Italy, with many teams and players.html">players testing positive for the virus. The FIGC stated that the health and safety of all participants is its top priority, and that it would not be possible to continue playing matches safely under current circumstances.
The postponed matches include several high-profile clashes, including Roma vs. AC Milan, Inter Milan vs. Napoli, and juventus.html">Juventus vs. Lazio. The FIGC has not yet announced a new schedule for the affected matches, but is expected to do so in the coming days.
This is not the first time that Serie A has been impacted by COVID-19. Last season, several matches were postponed or played behind closed doors due to the pandemic, and many teams have had to navigate the challenge.html">challenges.html">challenges of playing without fans in attendance.
Despite the postponements, there is some positive news for Italian football. The FIGC has confirmed that all Serie A players who test positive for COVID-19 will be allowed to return to training after a 10-day isolation period, provided they are asymptomatic and have produced two negative PCR tests.
The decision to postpone matches is seen as a precautionary measure to prevent further spread of the virus within the league. Italian football has been one of the most successful in the world in recent years, with several teams competing at the highest level in European competitions.
The FIGC and Serie A are expected to continue monitoring the situation and providing updates on the status of matches. For now, fans will have to wait patiently for the resumption of competition.