Italian football federation (FIGC) president Gabriele Gravina said Wednesday he was determined that the Serie A season would be concluded even going into August.
All sport in Italy
has been suspended until April 3 as a result of the coronavirus pandemic which
has forced the postponement of Euro 2020 and the Tokyo Olympics.
“We will do everything to complete the championships, if necessary we will ask for the support of UEFA and FIFA to go beyond June 30 and play also in July or August,” Gravina told Radio Marte.
“It’s premature to
think of a date, but we must think positively, also for the health of Italians
and hope that this situation will end as soon as possible.”
The FIGC chief had
last week expressed his hope that the championship could resume on the weekend
of May 2.
A meeting is
scheduled Thursday between the representatives of the Italian league, FIGC, the
players’ union, coaches and the government to evaluate the future.
“There are many
issues,” said Gravina.
As for the
suspended championship, Gravina rejected either cancelling or assigning the
title as the table stands where champions Juventus were leading by a point when
the season was halted.
“This would lead to
an unpleasant scenario. As long as possible, I will continue to reject these
options.”