Italy's coronavirus outbreak is forcing its biggest football matches to be played in empty stadiums

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A group of participants in the Carnival of Viareggio wear a carnival mask that reads Carnevale Antivirus and a protective mask against the coronavirus on February 23, 2020 in Viareggio, Italy. Italy is the first country in Europe and the third largest in the world in the number of infections. At the moment there have been 3 deaths and 152 infections. Five regions are involved and the alarm is in northern Italy, where schools have been closed and there is a ban on removal from outbreak areas.

Five soccer matches in the Italian top flight are to be played behind closed doors this weekend as Italy continues its efforts to contain its coronavrius outbreak, according to ANSA. Italy is the most infected country outside of Asia, with at least 229 cases and seven deaths having been confirmed. Among the games effected is Juventus' clash with Inter Milan, which is being pegged as a potential title decider, with the two teams separated by just six points at the top of Serie A.

Four matches in Serie A were postponed last weekend due to outbreaks in the regions of Lombardy, Veneto and Piedmont.Five soccer matches in the Italian top flight will be played behind closed doors in empty stadiums this weekend in the country's latest attempt to contain its rampant coronavirus outbreak.

 

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