Serie A postpones all fixtures following death of Pope Francis
FollowThe Serie A Italys top football league has announced the postponement of all fixtures following the death of Pope Francis. The Pope who was a huge football fan and a supporter of Serie A team San Lorenzo passed away on Saturday at the age of 84. The leagues decision to postpone matches was made as a sign of respect for the Pope and his love for the sport. This is not the first time Serie A has postponed matches for a significant event as they did the same when former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi passed away in 2020. The league is expected to resume after the Popes funeral.
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Responses- 1) Given that not all players, fans, or clubs in Serie A are Catholic, Do you it's fair to impose a league wide suspension of games following Pope Francis' passing?
- 2) With millions of fans and major commercial interests at stake, Will the postponement of Serie A matches in honour of Pope Francis affect those involved in the league?
- 3) Serie A postponed matches after former Italian Prime Minister's death in 2020. Is the decision to do the same for Pope Francis’ passing an act of respect or just a league tradition in Italy?
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