Italian Serie A games are postponed after the Pope’s death

Duels that would be contested today will happen on Wednesday

All the games of the three main Italian football divisions that take place on Monday (21) were postponed due to the death of Pope Francis.

In Serie A, the clashes scheduled for today were: Turin vs Udinese, Cagliari vs Fiorentina, Genoa vs Lazio and Parma vs Juventus.

The four clashes of the Italian championship that have been postponed to mourning for the death of the leader of the Catholic Church will take place next Wednesday (23), starting at 13:30 (Brasilia), according to Lega Serie A.

Six games valid for the 33rd round of the tournament have already been played during the Easter weekend, highlighting the defeat of the international victory and Napoli.

Gift

The Pope, who died at the age of 88, was widely honored by the world of sport. Rome, for example, underlined that the death of the religious “saddened the city and the entire planet”.

“His faith, humility, courage and dedication have touched the hearts of millions of people, making it a moral reference of our time. His legacy of peace and solidarity will remain an indelible example,” wrote the Giallloossi.

Gianni Infantino, president of Fifa, recalled that the Pope “has always shared his enthusiasm for football”, considering that religious were a fan of San Lorenzo d’Argentina.

“I had the privilege of living with the Pope on some occasions, when he has always shared his enthusiasm for football and highlighted the important role that our sport plays in society, in particular in the education and protection of children around the world,” said the agent.

Claudio Lotito, president of Lazio, has highlighted the Pope’s abilities in appreciating extraordinary humanity, sensitivity and authentic proximity to the world of sport and the values ​​he expresses. ”

Source: Terra

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