The Italian football league has postponed today’s fixtures following the passing of Pope Francis.
In a statement, Lega Serie A confirmed that matches in both Serie A and Primavera 1 have been rescheduled.
“Following the passing of His Holiness, Lega Nazionale Professionisti Serie A can confirm that today’s league games in Serie A and Primavera 1 have been postponed. The dates for the rescheduled fixtures will be announced in due course,” the statement read.
Top-flight matches affected by the decision include Parma vs Juventus, Genoa vs Lazio, Cagliari vs Fiorentina, and Torino vs Udinese.
News of the Pope’s death has sent shockwaves across Rome, following confirmation from the Vatican.
Pope Francis is reported to have suffered bout of bronchitis and pneumonia