Serie A Matches Postponed as Italy Mourns Pope Francis

The Italian soccer league postponed Monday’s Serie A matches after the death of lifelong soccer fan Pope Francis, aged 88. The games were on a national holiday, and the new dates have not been announced.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Milan | Updated: 21-04-2025 16:57 IST | Created: 21-04-2025 16:57 IST
Serie A Matches Postponed as Italy Mourns Pope Francis
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In a significant gesture of respect, the Italian soccer league has postponed its Serie A matches scheduled for Monday following the unfortunate passing of Pope Francis.

Pope Francis, a devoted soccer enthusiast throughout his life, has passed away at the age of 88, leaving a void in the hearts of fans worldwide.

The games, which included Torino-Udinese, Cagliari-Fiorentina, Genoa-Lazio, and Parma-Juventus, coincided with a national holiday in Italy. The dates for these matches to be played have yet to be announced.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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