Italian football schedules have been suspended, lamenting the world’s death of the Pope.
The Italian football world stopped on Easter on Monday after Pope Francis died at the age of 88. In response, all scheduled matches in the Serie A, Serie B, Serie C and Prima Bera League were postponed in honor of Pontif in the later period.
The Vatican released the news early Monday morning. Pope Francis, born in Jorge Mario Bergolio in Buenos Aires, died after a long illness. He is battling pneumonia and recently returned home after five weeks of hospitalization.
Soccer paused
Four Serie A fixtures were originally set for Easter Monday – National Holidays in Italy:
- Turin vs Udinese
- Cagliari vs Fiorentina
- Genoa vs Lazio
- Parma vs Juventus
The Italian Football Federation has confirmed that these matches will be rescheduled. The decision was made in collaboration with league authorities and government officials, citing the national and international importance of the Pope.
FC Internazionale Milano laments the death of Pope Francis, the man of faith, humility and discourse that touched the hearts of all of us.#fcim
– inter
(@inter_en) April 21, 2025
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Pope Francis was a lifelong supporter of the Argentine club San Lorenzo. Through his papal authority, he frequently spoke about the uniformity of the sport and met with many athletes and teams, including top football clubs.
His love game It was well known. In 2014 he welcomed Bayan Munich and was given a jersey with his name. His approach to sport reflects his broader philosophy: humility, joy and unity.
The club pays respect
The Italian football pyramid club has issued a statement honoring Pope Francis:
- Rome: “A loss that deeply saddens our city and the whole world. His faith, humility, and courage have made him the moral compass of our time.”
- Juventus: “Tonight’s match has been postponed. We share the lament of the Pope’s passing.”
- Inter Milan: “A man of humility and dialogue that touched all of us.”
- AC Milan: “Like the light, Your words will live in our hearts and will guide us forever.”
- Atalanta: “The man who embodies international values and loves the game that we all cherish.”
- Fiorentina: “Our idea lies in all those affected. The death of the Holy Father is a deep loss.”
What’s next?
Serie A and other leagues are expected to resume later this week, but schedule adjustments may continue in response to future additional services and public ceremonies.
The influence of the Pope has reached far beyond the church. And his presence is felt on every pitch in Italy as the beautiful game pauses to remember him.
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