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Vincenzo Spadafora, the minister for sport in Italy, has backed the call of the Players’ Association to suspend the Serie A season.
Sunday's clash in the Italian top flight between Parma and SPAL was delayed a minute before the game was due to kick off, with officials informing the players that an immediate stop to the campaign was being pondered.
Per Football Italia, Spadafora issued a statement saying he thinks the season should be halted:
"I share the views of Damiano Tommasi, President of the Italian Players’ Association, and I unite with his call to suspend the football league.