Pope Francis, the leader of the Catholic Church, passed away this morning at the age of 88. His death, which came on Easter Monday, follows his Easter Sunday address despite his ongoing illness. The Pope’s passing has deeply impacted Italy, and as a result, Serie A fixtures have been affected.
Several matches originally scheduled for today have been postponed in light of the Pope’s death. Among the affected games is the Fiorentina vs. Cagliari match, which was due to take place at 2:00 pm West African time. Fiorentina, currently in 8th place with 53 points, were looking to secure a crucial win that could push them closer to the European spots. Cagliari, sitting in 15th place with 30 points, were also hoping to collect points in their battle against relegation. This postponement means that both teams’ plans will be put on hold for the time being.
Other Serie A matches affected by the postponement include Lazio vs. Genoa
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Juventus vs. Parma, and Torino vs. Udinese. Lazio, currently in 7th place, had an important match against Genoa, who are in 13th place. Juventus, in the top half of the table, were set to face Parma, while Torino and Udinese were due to face off in a clash of teams tied on points in 10th and 11th positions.
What's next for Serie A?
With no official date set yet for when these postponed games will be rescheduled, Serie A teams will have to adapt to the changes. Fiorentina, in particular, are now facing a more crowded schedule with their Conference League semi-finals ahead, which could impact their preparation.
For now, Italy and the football world pause to honor the Pope’s legacy. As Serie A looks ahead, it will be interesting to see how the postponements affect the remaining fixtures and the race for European spots and relegation survival
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, follows his Easter Sunday address despite his ongoing illness. The Pope’s passing has deeply impacted Italy, and as a result, Serie A fixtures have been affected.
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