An article in La Stampa discusses the halt of football matches and the ensuing controversies. The world mourns the fan Francesco, and the passing of the Pope, who was known for supporting sports and its values. Criticism is aimed at Lega Serie A and involved clubs for a slow and late response in making decisions. Juventus promptly returned to training and adjusted their schedule, planning to arrive in Emilia only on the day of their match by plane.
Away teams are consequently disadvantaged. The decision by Lega Serie A was not straightforward, and board members were immediately under pressure. The main issue was the lack of timely and clear solutions for a postponement that was quickly agreed upon by the concerned clubs. While Italy experienced these issues, Argentina opted to postpone everything by a day, avoiding any ambiguity.