Coronvirus Italy: Stadiums shut down AGAIN with covid-19 cases on the rise

Italy shuts its stadiums AGAIN with coronavirus cases on the rise as Government revoke the rule allowing 1,000 supporters into Serie A games just a month after reopening the doors Italy is closing stadiums again after small number of fans were allowed to return A new Government rule that will come into effect on Monday … Read more

Italian referee Daniele De Santis and his girlfriend Eleonora Manta stabbed to death at their home

Italian football referee Daniele De Santis and his model girlfriend are stabbed to death at their home as police launch murder investigation after suspect flees the scene with a backpack Daniele De Santis and his girlfriend Eleonora Manta were killed on Monday The couple were murdered at their home on Monday in Leece De Santis … Read more

TV commentary riddled with racial bias: Alarming results from research across Europe’s top leagues

The PFA have urged commentators to address their racial bias after a study revealed differences in how they describe players with different skin tones. Findings revealed on Tuesday, following the first study of its kind in football, showed that ‘deep-rooted racial stereotypes’ are promoted in commentary by: Players with lighter skin tones receiving significantly more … Read more

Politicians have no right to step in and prevent Serie A from restarting, says Lazio chief Igli Tare

‘The government can’t stop football’: Italy’s politicians have no right to step in and prevent Serie A from restarting, says Lazio chief Igli Tare… as he claims players ‘celebrated’ when told they could start training again Italy’s government has allowed football clubs to return to their training grounds  It came after the likes of Sassuolo … Read more

Champions League qualification ‘will be decided on sporting merit’ if season can’t be finished

UEFA have decided that if top European leagues are unable to finish their current campaigns due to the coronavirus crisis then next season’s European places will be chosen on ‘sporting merit’, it has been reported.  This would likely mean a decision made on points-per-game tally, according to The Times, which would secure a Champions League … Read more

Cristiano Ronaldo sparks a row after using a stadium in Madeira to keep himself fit

Cristiano Ronaldo warned he has ‘no privileges’ in the coronavirus lockdown as images emerge of him in a secret training session at a Madeira stadium… while the public are urged to stay home Juventus star Cristiano Ronaldo trained at Madeira national stadium this week Government chiefs are adamant that Portugal international is no exception Ronaldo … Read more

Juventus reveal defender Daniele Rugani has tested POSITIVE for coronavirus

2020 OLYMPIC GAMES  In doubt  The scale of the outbreak in Japan saw senior International Olympic Committee member Dick Pound describe the disease as ‘the new war’ threatening Tokyo 2020 and he warned the Games may have to be cancelled if the virus was still around by May. Olympic organisers told athletes to train as normal … Read more

Coronavirus map: How is European football being effected by COVID-19

2020 OLYMPIC GAMES  In doubt  The scale of the outbreak in Japan saw senior International Olympic Committee member Dick Pound describe the disease as ‘the new war’ threatening Tokyo 2020 and he warned the Games may have to be cancelled if the virus was still around by May. Olympic organisers told athletes to train as normal … Read more

Serie A games have been called off this weekend amid coronavirus outbreak

2020 OLYMPIC GAMES  In doubt  The scale of the outbreak in Japan saw senior International Olympic Committee member Dick Pound describe the disease as ‘the new war’ threatening Tokyo 2020 and he warned the Games may have to be cancelled if the virus was still around by May. Olympic organisers told athletes to train as normal … Read more

Serie C club Pianese confirm THREE players now suffering from coronavirus

2020 OLYMPIC GAMES  In doubt  The scale of the outbreak in Japan saw senior International Olympic Committee member Dick Pound describe the disease as ‘the new war’ threatening Tokyo 2020 and he warned the Games may have to be cancelled if the virus was still around by May. Olympic organisers told athletes to train as normal … Read more