The league games that were initially scheduled for Saturday—Inter Milan vs. AS Roma, Como vs. Genoa, and Lazio vs. Parma—have been postponed, according to the Italian Serie A.
Pope Francis died on Easter Monday, April 21, a loss that has had a profound impact on both the Italian people and the Catholic community worldwide. The Seria A decided to honor his memory.
This postponement was announced earlier today by Italy’s Minister of Civil Protection, Nello Musumeci, who also emphasized the league’s commitment to observing a period of mourning.
Keep in mind that, due to Pope Francis’ passing, the Serie A has also moved all four of the games that were scheduled for Monday—Torino vs. Udinese, Cagliari vs. Fiorentina, Genoa vs. Lazio, and Parma vs. Juventus—to Wednesday, April 23.
The Council of Ministers has proclaimed five days of mourning, according to government sources, demonstrating the deep effect that the Pope’s death has had on the people of Italy.
Football matches around Italy will be suspended throughout the weekend, but Thursday night’s Coppa Italia semi-final second leg between Inter Milan and AC Milan will still proceed as scheduled.
There won’t be any football on Saturday, but the Serie A matches on Sunday, April 27, will proceed as scheduled.
The Serie A has not yet disclosed the date of the rescheduled games as of this writing.
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