ROME – The Italian football federation (FIGC) could consider
play-offs to assign the Serie A title or decide to annul a season
that has been suspended until April 3 as the government tightened
measures to contain the coronavirus outbreak.
The ruling body on Tuesday set March 23 to discuss the future of the
top flight.
The Serie A could possibly be completed by May 31, a week later than
its scheduled end, if it resumes after April 3, it said.
A further option could be giving the league title to the club topping
the table at the time of interruption.
In any extension of the season, the FIGC would have to negotiate with
European football body UEFA in view of the fact that Euro 2020 begins
on June 12 with an opening game in Rome.
Lower divisions can more easily be continued in the next months.
At international level, Italy's friendly against Germany in Nuremberg
on March 31 will be played behind closed doors.
Italy also have a friendly four days earlier against England at
Wembley, and home friendlies against San Marino in Cagliari on May 29
and the Czech Republic in Bologna on June 4.
Italy is one of 12 countries hosting matches at the June 12-July 12
Euro 2020.