After many hoped that Serie A could return soon as a result of the government's decision to allow the return of individual exercises for all sports from Monday, including teamwork, the Minister of Sports brought matters back to square one by saying that no one had spoken of resuming the season.
Vincenzo Spadafora reiterated his previous position, "not to allow the return of team exercises until May 18," in light of the continuing outbreak of the Corona virus.
The Spadafura stance is a disappointing blow to those hoping to resume the season, who considered the Ministry of Interior's statement a positive sign.
In a statement, the Ministry of the Interior said: “Athletes, whether professional or not, who belong to team sports, will, like all citizens, be allowed to practice exercises in public or private places, while respecting the rules of social distance with a distance of not less than two meters, in addition to banning any gatherings.” .
And the decree continued that the training sessions should be held "behind closed doors", as the country enters the stage of easing the complete closure measures imposed due to the outbreak of the new Corona virus.
However, the Minister of Sports adhered to the position previously issued by the authorities that it would allow the resumption of training for team sports on May 18, compared to the fourth of the same month for individual sports, the date set to start easing the procedures for complete closure.
And there was a change in the official position regarding the distinction between athletes, individual and team games, after several regions, including Amelia North Romania, which is considered one of the most affected areas, presented a positive opinion last Saturday about opening training centers and allowed the clubs to open their external stadiums for players wishing to participate in exercises, While respecting the criteria for social separation.

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