All Serie A matches postponed on Easter Monday have been officially delayed following the death of Pope Francis at the age of 88. The decision was confirmed by Italy’s top football league in a statement on Monday.
Why were the Serie A matches postponed?
After Pope Francis’ death early Monday morning, the Italian football league decided to observe a period of mourning. The league stated that all matches in Serie A, Serie B, Serie C, and Primavera 1 scheduled for Easter Monday would be postponed as a mark of respect. This decision led to all Serie A matches postponed on the day.
Which Serie A matches are affected?
The following Serie A matches postponed from Easter Monday include:
- Torino vs Udinese
- Cagliari vs Fiorentina
- Genoa vs Lazio
- Parma vs Juventus
These games were part of the 33rd round of the Serie A season. The new dates for these Serie A matches postponed have not been announced yet but will need to be played before the final league weekend on May 25, 2025.
Matches that already took place
While Monday’s games were moved, six Serie A matches were played earlier during Easter weekend:
- Como 3-0 Lecce
- Napoli 1-0 Monza
- Roma 1-0 Hellas Verona
- Empoli 2-2 Venezia
- Bologna 1-0 Inter
- Atalanta 1-0 Milan
Pope Francis: A lifelong football fan
Pope Francis, the first Latin American leader of the Catholic Church, was also known for being a passionate football fan. His death has left millions in mourning, and the football world has joined in showing respect.
What comes next for the Serie A matches postponed?
The Serie A matches postponed will be rescheduled soon. The league said in their statement, “The date of the rearranged fixtures will be announced in due course.” For now, Italy’s football world stands still to honor a beloved spiritual leader.
As fans await further updates, one thing is clear: the impact of Pope Francis’ death has reached far beyond the Vatican, touching even the hearts of football lovers across Italy.
