Title-chasing Inter Milan’s clash against Sampdoria on Sunday was one of three Serie A football matches postponed over coronavirus fears in northern Italy.
Atalanta against Sassuolo and Hellas Verona versus Cagliari in the top flight were also pushed back to avoid the spread of the virus with 79 confirmed cases in an outbreak that has claimed two lives in Italy.
“I am sorry for fans of football and other sports who were planning to go to the matches scheduled tomorrow but citizens need to be responsible.” Saturday saw more than 40 amateur and youth matches in the regions called off because of virus fears.On the pitch, Cristiano Ronaldo scored for a record-equalling 11th consecutive Serie A game in his 1,000th professional match as Juventus extended their lead at the top of the table to four points with a 2-1 win at SPAL.
Aaron Ramsey added a second after an hour before Andrea Petagna pulled a controversial goal back from the spot for SPAL, after a penalty was awarded by VAR officials because the pitchside monitor not working.“It seems to me a great injustice — if the monitor does not work, the referee must decide,” he added.
Nigeria Latest News, Nigeria Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Boko Haram: Inter-faith clerics embark on church-mosque love campaign – Daily TrustIn a bid to defeat Boko Haram ideology while also canvassing support for the Nigerian military, an inter-faith group is embarking on love campaigns to churches and mosques across the country. The National Inter-Faith and Religious Organizations for Peace (NIFROP) made this known at the end of a 21-day prayer and fasting for the unity …
Read more »
Inter-religious patience for peace – Daily TrustLet the publications and counter publications of enthusiastic Christians and Muslims in print and social media echo the cry from the heart of victims of violence who are longing for justice and good governance rather than inter-religious antagonism. Let those who talk and write on behalf of Christians and Muslims do so as the voice …
Read more »
Ronaldo Marks 1,000th Game With Serie A RecordRonaldo Marks 1,000th Game With Serie A Record
Read more »
Coronavirus Cases Spike In South Korea As Italy, Iran Implement LockdownsCoronavirus Cases Spike In South Korea As Italy, Iran Implement Lockdowns
Read more »
Iran Reports One Death Among 10 New Coronavirus InfectionsIran Reports One Death Among 10 New Coronavirus Infections
Read more »
Coronavirus Survivor Recounts Fear, ConfusionCoronavirus Survivor Recounts Fear, Confusion
Read more »