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Inter vs Milan Derby to Be Played at Half Capacity

January 25, 2022 Simone Castellano AC Milan, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A

After the upcoming international break, fans will return to fill the Serie A stadiums at a 50% capacity. The Derby della Madonnina between Inter and Milan, which is scheduled on February 5th at 6 PM, is thus "safe" and will be open to at least 40000 viewers.

Inter vs Venezia Risks Being Postponed Due to COVID Cases

January 20, 2022 Simone Castellano Inter, Serie A, Venezia

Inter vs Venezia is at risk of being put off due to 15 Covid cases recorded in the Lagunari roster. The match is set to be played on Saturday at 6.00 PM at the San Siro but, as things stand, there are high chances it will be postponed.

Salernitana will not show up for today’s match against Udinese. The Granata have been prohibited from traveling due to an ongoing COVID outbreak.

Salernitana Have Not Traveled for Udinese Game Due to COVID

December 21, 2021 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Napoli, Salernitana, Serie A, Udinese

Salernitana will not show up for today’s match against Udinese. The Granata have suspended all team activities and have been prohibited from traveling due to an ongoing COVID outbreak. After Ciro Immobile, another star has tested positive as Lorenzo Insigne contracted Coronavirus as well.

No Plans to Move Euro Final Away from Wembley Despite Italian PM Plea

June 22, 2021 Enrico Passarella England, Euro 2020, Italy, The Azzurri

Mario Draghi advised against playing the Final Four of the Euro in London for COVID-related reasons. “I will take action in order to prevent it from taking place in countries with a considerable number of infections.” However, UEFA and British Health Secretary Matt Hancock confirmed that the tournament will proceed as scheduled despite the recent spike of Coronavirus cases caused by the Delta Variant in the United Kingdom.

International Players Cleared as Inter COVID Outbreak Dies Down

March 22, 2021 Enrico Passarella Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Uncategorized

The COVID outbreak at Inter has relented as there have been no new cases in the squad since last Thursday. Therefore, the local health officials have given the greenlight to foreign players to answer to the call-up of their respective national teams.

Inter-Sassuolo Postponed as Nerazzurri Get Hit by COVID Outbreak

March 18, 2021 Enrico Passarella Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Sassuolo, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021

Inter announced two more Coronavirus cases Thursday and that all teams activities have been suspended by the local health officials until Monday. As a result, Saturday’s match against Sassuolo can not take place and will be rescheduled.

Lazio Increasingly Likely to Get Penalized for COVID-related Violations

March 16, 2021 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Lazio, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Torino

Lazio were granted a ten-day postponement in today’s hearing on the trail for infractions of the COVID-19 protocols. However, it is likely that they will lose some points in the standings as form of punishment. Lazio’s doctors Ivo Pulcini and Fabio Rodia and president Claudio Lotito are on the stand for six possible violations of the safety and health regulations about the Coronavirus pandemic.

Serie A Risks Being Thrown into Disarray if COVID Strikes Again

March 3, 2021 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021

The decision not to postpone Tuesday’s game between Lazio and Torino could have significant ramifications on the remaining portion of the Serie A schedule, especially should other teams be hit by COVID later in the season, to the point that playoffs could become a concrete option if the situation spirals out of control.

Torino Forced to Forfeit Lazio Match Over Stubborn League Decision

March 2, 2021 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Lazio, Serie A, Torino, Uncategorized

Despite the fact that Torino players are not allowed to leave isolation until tomorrow, the League has decided not to postponed today’s game versus Lazio. The Granata have abided by the orders of the local health officials and have not travelled to Rome, therefore they will forfeit the match, hoping to have it rescheduled through successful appeals like Napoli did versus Juventus.

FIGC President Gravina Spells Out Staggering Losses Caused by COVID

February 17, 2021 Enrico Passarella FIGC, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021

The balance sheets of Serie A teams are languishing due to the negative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the head of FIGC Gabriele Gravina lamented, indicating that the whole football industry lost €600M in the last two seasons.

Lazio did not take kindly José Mourinho attacking them for what happened late in the Spezia tilt and replied with a strong statement.

Lazio to Stand Trial for Alleged Grave Violations of COVID Protocols

February 16, 2021 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Lazio, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021

A lengthy inquiry by the federal prosecutor has produced a laundry list of breaches of the Coronavirus protocols committed by Lazio between October and November. President Claudio Lotito and the doctors Ivo Pulcini and Fabio Rodia will have to answer for them in front of the spots justice in the next few weeks.

Ronaldo Under Investigation for Violating Traveling Restrictions

January 28, 2021 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021

The local authorities are looking into whether Cristiano Ronaldo violated the travelling restrictions imposed by the Italian government with a trip to Courmayeur with his girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez, as it is currently forbidden to leave the region where one's live if not for some limited exceptions.

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