Going to the end, whatever the cost, seems to have become the new credo of football federations. This is the case in France, as we explain here, and it is also in Italy, where the federation wishes to see the 2019-2020 season go to the end of its calendar, even if that means playing until in the month of August.
"We will do everything to get the championships to the end, if necessary we will ask UEFA and Fifa to go beyond June 30 and play in July or August," said Gabriele Gravina at Radio Marte. "It is premature to think of a date, but we must remain optimistic, including for the health of the Italians and hope that the situation will end as soon as possible," added the leader on a radio station.
All sports in Italy were suspended until April 3 due to the coronavirus pandemic, which also led to the postponement of Euro 2020 and the Tokyo Olympics.
Juve champion in case of definitive frost of the season
Last week, FIGC president said he hoped Serie A could resume the weekend of May 2. A meeting is scheduled for Thursday between representatives of the Italian league, FIGC, the players' union, coaches and the government to assess the future.
Mr Gravina has brushed aside the possibility of canceling the end of Serie A or awarding the title to the leader of the classification when the season was suspended, Juventus Turin. "It would lead to an unpleasant scenario. I will continue to reject these options as long as it is possible, ”he said.
- Coronavirus
- Soccer
- Sport
- Covid 19
- Italy
- Serie A