Pope Francis, Italian soccer comes to a halt: condolences from Serie A, B and C leagues

None of the Serie A, B and C and Primavera league teams involved in the matches initially scheduled for Easter Monday will take the field: Italian soccer, in fact, has decided to stop as a sign of mourning for the death of Pope Francis, the news of which came from the Vatican in the morning.

“The Lega Serie A joins in the condolences of the Catholic Church and the entire world for the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis – reads a note from the League, which brings together the top league clubs. With deep gratitude we remember his tireless commitment to peace, solidarity and dialogue among peoples, values that soccer can and should help spread. His humanity, concern for the least and his message of hope will forever remain a beacon for all of us. Pope Francis, a great soccer fan, has repeatedly stressed the educational and social value of our sport, showing a sincere affection for the world of football and its protagonists”.

The Lega B also recalled the figure of the Holy Father: “A person of great Christian charity and a man close to the last, endowed with great humility and a Christian spirit” were the words of Lega Serie B President Paolo Bedin, on behalf of all members, reminding them that the postponed matches will be made up as soon as possible.

“President Matteo Marani, Vice-Presidents Gianfranco Zola and Giovanni Spezzaferri, the Board of Directors, the sixty Serie C clubs and the entire Lega Pro express their deepest condolences for the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis, a symbol of Christian values and an example of charity, peace and solidarity” finally, the note of the Lega Pro reads, which has already set the date for the rescheduled recovery of the ten matches scheduled today, all of the Girone B: will be played on Wednesday, April 23, with kickoff for all of them at 6 p.m.