Series A: Matchday after the death of Pope Francis canceled

In Italy, the ball rests on Easter Monday after the death of Pope Francis.

Italy mourns the loss of Pope Francis. After the death of the head of the Catholic Church, the Italian Association Figh canceled all the games of Series A on Easter Monday.

The game also rests in the lower leagues, as the association announced half an hour after the death message. The dates for the new approaches are announced in due course, the statement said.

“Italian football is moving in the grief of hundreds of millions of people about the painful death of Pope Francis,” said Association President Gabriele Gravina: “He was a great example of Christian charity and dignity in suffering and has always taken care of the world of sport and especially football, which he passionately loved.”

Juventus game affected by cancellation

The game of Juventus Turin near Parma Calcio is affected by the cancellation. In addition, capital club Lazio Rome would have been challenged at the CFC Genoa. The guest performance by Robin Gosens with the AC Florence at Cagliari Calcio is also eliminated. In addition, the FC Turin Udinese Calcio would have received.

According to the Vatican, the Pope died on Monday morning at the age of 88.

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