I watched this & was wincing, fully expecting him to slip & injure himself.
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Coronavirus: Italian FA calls for Euro 2020 postponement to complete Serie A season
Juventus v Inter Milan was one of several Serie A games played behind closed doors before the league was suspended
The Italian Football Federation has called for the postponement of Euro 2020 to give time to complete the Serie A season, which has been suspended because of coronavirus.
Federation president Gabriele Gravina says the idea will be put to Uefa at an emergency meeting on Tuesday.
Serie A was suspended last Tuesday, with Italy the European country worst affected by the virus.
"We will propose that Uefa postpone the European Championship," Gravina said.
Speaking to television channel Sportmediaset, the Italian added: "We will try to get to the end of this championship [Serie A] because it is fairer and more correct after the many investments and sacrifices of our clubs."
Uefa has invited representatives of its 55 member associations to Tuesday's video conference meeting, with Euro 2020 due to take place from 12 June-12 July at venues across Europe.
The boards of the European Club Association and the European Leagues, and a representative of world players' union Fifpro have also been invited and discussions will cover all domestic and European competitions, including the possible postponement of Euro 2020 by one year.
The Italian Football Federation had previously said the Serie A season may not be completed and offered alternatives including play-offs, not having a champion for 2019-20 or declaring the current standings final.
Gravina now hopes the league could finish by 30 June, one month later than scheduled, but admitted it could be extended for another month and suggested players should not train at the moment.
"If the league were to resume at the beginning of May, I would leave the question of training for the moment," he said.
"Let's leave the boys at home, they have to recover physical and mental energy."
On Sunday, Italy reported 368 more coronavirus deaths, a new one-day record in the country.
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Juventus v Inter Milan was one of several Serie A games played behind closed doors before the league was suspended
The Italian Football Federation has called for the postponement of Euro 2020 to give time to complete the Serie A season, which has been suspended because of coronavirus.
Federation president Gabriele Gravina says the idea will be put to Uefa at an emergency meeting on Tuesday.
Serie A was suspended last Tuesday, with Italy the European country worst affected by the virus.
"We will propose that Uefa postpone the European Championship," Gravina said.
Speaking to television channel Sportmediaset, the Italian added: "We will try to get to the end of this championship [Serie A] because it is fairer and more correct after the many investments and sacrifices of our clubs."
Uefa has invited representatives of its 55 member associations to Tuesday's video conference meeting, with Euro 2020 due to take place from 12 June-12 July at venues across Europe.
The boards of the European Club Association and the European Leagues, and a representative of world players' union Fifpro have also been invited and discussions will cover all domestic and European competitions, including the possible postponement of Euro 2020 by one year.
The Italian Football Federation had previously said the Serie A season may not be completed and offered alternatives including play-offs, not having a champion for 2019-20 or declaring the current standings final.
Gravina now hopes the league could finish by 30 June, one month later than scheduled, but admitted it could be extended for another month and suggested players should not train at the moment.
"If the league were to resume at the beginning of May, I would leave the question of training for the moment," he said.
"Let's leave the boys at home, they have to recover physical and mental energy."
On Sunday, Italy reported 368 more coronavirus deaths, a new one-day record in the country.
Are we talking about C-19 or The Clap?
The Norwegian FA tweeted: “Uefa has decided that the Euros should be postponed until 2021. It will be played from 11 June to 11 July next year.”
I’ve been banging the same drum.
Yeah, think we all have in all honesty. It was the sensible thing to do. Next year also has the AFCON and FIFA club world cup and Confederations cup. So the fixture mix up will be insane.
Some of these tournaments will have to be cancelled, Confederations cup at least.
Some of these tournaments will have to be cancelled, Confederations cup at least.
The club World Cup will be scrapped. So we will be European and world champions for consecutive seasons.
Still gonna get null and voided when this virus mutates and gets worse and we're in lockdown for about 2 years.
Fair play to Hendo and the lot
Halmeister here again to remind us of all the joy, laughter, and general wonderment life has to offer.
I've been WFH since Friday and I am already struggling with alcoholism, boredom, snacking and general murderous thoughts.
I'm always like that on Paddy's Day.
Sounds more like your typical Sunday.
Ah now that does explain why you work for News International.. [emoji1784]
More like murder, I'm 12 hours in to self isolation and I'm already stashing knives around the house just in case.
Day 1 of working from home for me. I think this is going to be really boring.
Don’t tell me your on the gin and coke again?
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