Italian Minister of Sport Vincenzo Spadafora is targeting May 3 as a return date for Serie A.
The coronavirus pandemic, which has caused more than 8,000 deaths worldwide and has seen more than 31,000 cases in Italy and 2,503 deaths, has shut down much of the country, including the professional football leagues.
Interviewed by TG1, however, Spadafora provided some cause for optimism with the news that authorities are working towards getting top-level sport played in around six weeks, albeit with the caviet that some games may need to be played without supporters.
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“Serie A can resume on May 3, that's what we hope for.