Former Fiorentina striker Papa Waigo N'Daiye has stated he prays every day with the hope the coronavirus pandemic eases off in good time.
The outbreak has had a massive impact on the global economy, forcing lots of activities including football to be suspended.
More than 500,000 have been hit by the virus with Italy the most affected in Europe.
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"We are very sorry for the situation in Italy and I am in pain," Papa Waigo told TuttoMercato.
"I pray every day for this situation to pass quickly and that the great Italian people can return to normal.