Coronavirus: Serie A says clubs have ‘unanimous will’ to finish season
Written by News on 02/05/2020
Serie A has reiterated that its 20 clubs have a “unanimous will to finish the season” amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Earlier this week, Italian sports minister Vincenzo Spadafora said the government could end the season if they do not reach an agreement with the league over the medical protocols needed to restart matches.
No matches have been played since March 9 due to the virus, with the competition currently suspended.
Serie A sides are scheduled to return to training on May 18 ahead of a planned resumption of the league, with the Italian government’s lockdown measures due to expire on May 17.
However, the clubs’ return to training is not guaranteed, as the government could still choose to extend the lockdown.
Project restart: What’s the state of play across Europe?
With football suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic, what is the current situation around Europe’s top leagues?
- England – Premier League: The Premier League held further talks on Friday and reiterated its commitment to finish the 2019/20 season, but has not announced a date for clubs to return to training and said they will only do so under government guidance.
- England – EFL: The English Football League (EFL) has warned football cannot resume before adequate testing arrangements are in place for coronavirus.
- England – Non-League: National League clubs have voted in favour of ending the 2019/20 at its current point and cancelling all remaining fixtures.
- Scotland – Premiership: Clubs will meet on May 1 to discuss resumption plans, as well as potential league reconstruction.
- France – Ligue 1: PSG have been crowned champions after it was announced on April 30 that the season was over – but Lyon have raised the possibility of claiming damages after missing out on European qualification.
- Spain – La Liga: Health minister Salvador Illa says professional football in Spain is not likely to return before the summer.
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