Serie A could lose over €700 million (£628m/$769m) in revenue if plans to restart the league do not come to fruition, according to Italian Football Federation [FIGC] president Gabriele Gravina.
Italian sports minister Vincenzo Spadafora has reminded Serie A clubs that players will only be able work individually or in small groups when they return to training on Monday, with no firm date for a restart of the league in sight.
The Italian Players’ Association (AIC) has hit out at the government’s decision to allow individual training as of 4 May, but deny players the right to do so at their team facilities until 18 May.
Italian prime minister Giuseppe Conte has given the top flight the all-clear to resume activities under social distancing guidelines.
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The 2019-20 Serie A season is to be extended until August 2, the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) has announced.
Highlighting Italy’s influence on football and culture, PUMA Football on Monday launched the new 2020 FIGC away kit, merging Renaissance and modern design for a new decade. (more…)
The Springboks fired late to beat a 14-man Italy 49-3 and strengthen their claim for a World Cup playoff berth, writes JON CARDINELLI at the Shizuoka Stadium Ecopa. (more…)
Braam Steyn starred as Italy hammered Canada 48-7 in their Pool B World Cup encounter in Fukuoka on Thursday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports. (more…)
Italy overcame early jitters to inflict a 47-22 defeat on Namibia in their Pool B World Cup encounter in Osaka on Sunday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports. (more…)
