Football Matches Postponed After Pope Francis' Death

Football matches in Italy and Argentina were postponed on Monday after the death of Pope Francis at 88, CE Report quotes Anadolu Agency

In Italy, Serie A delayed four Easter Monday matches: Torino vs. Udinese, Cagliari vs. Fiorentina, Genoa vs. Lazio, and Parma vs. Juventus. These will now be played on Wednesday. The Italian National Olympic Committee confirmed that all sports events this week will begin with a minute of silence in honor of the Pope.

In Argentina, three games were also postponed to Tuesday: Tigre vs. Belgrano, Argentinos Juniors vs. Barracas Central, and Independiente Rivadavia vs. Aldosivi. The Argentine Football Association suspended all football activities, citing national mourning.

Pope Francis, the first Latin American pope, had been hospitalized in February and passed away on Monday from a stroke and cardiac arrest. He was a longtime supporter of San Lorenzo, his hometown football club in Buenos Aires.