Italian football in mourning

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By: Nicolas Gerbault

Italian football in mourning

This Monday, April 21, Easter Day, Pope Francis died at the age of 88. Only a few hours after this fatal announcement from the Vatican, the Italian football league decided to make a radical decision. The last four matches of the 33e Day of Serie A, scheduled for Monday, have been postponed.

The last four matches of the 33e Serie Day has postponed

“Following the disappearance of the Holy Father, the League announces that the meetings of the 1st division championships and reservations were postponed to dates still to be defined “Said the transalpine football body in a press release.

The four meetings concerned are as follows: Torino-Udinese, Cagliari-Fiorentina, Genoa-Lazio and Parma-Juventus.

Nicolas Gerbault

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Nicolas Gerbault

Nicolas Gerbault is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Nicolas discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Nicolas enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.