Chinanews.com Client, February 23rd. Beijing time. On the 23rd, Serie A Inter Milan announced that the team's league with Sampdoria will be postponed. This is the first time that the five major leagues have been postponed due to the epidemic. At the same time, Atlanta's matches with Sassuolo, Verona and Cagliari will also be postponed.
Screenshot from Inter Milan official Weibo
Affected by the new crown pneumonia epidemic, Lombardy and Veneto, Italy have suspended all sports events.
According to Euronet reports, as of the early morning of the 23rd, the number of confirmed cases of neo-pneumococcal pneumonia in Italy has increased to 79, of which the outbreaks in Lombardy and Veneto are more serious, with 47 and 17 confirmed cases and one death each. After the Italian Prime Minister Conte held an emergency meeting with the government cabinet minister for about 5 hours, the government cabinet meeting decided that at least 11 cities and towns are currently blocked, and people are not allowed to enter and leave. Offenders will face criminal prosecution.
According to the schedule, some of the 25th round of Serie A will be played on the evening of the 23rd, Beijing time. The games to be played in Lombardy are Inter vs. Sampdoria at home, Atlanta vs. Sassuolo at home, and Veneto. The region is the match between Verona and Cagliari at home, all three games will be postponed. (Finish)