May 23, 2022

SportsOnly

For all the latest football news, transfer news, football facts and other sports.

Juve v Napoli abandoned after positive COVID-19 tests

3 min read
2 years ago Snypa

One of the top Serie A fixtures of the season was abandoned amid bizarre scenes on Sunday when Napoli failed to turn up to face Juventus, saying the local health authority had told their players to stay at home following positive COVID-19 cases.

FILE PHOTO: A logo of Italy’s Lega Serie A is seen in Milan, Italy, December 17, 2019. REUTERS/Flavio Lo Scalzo/File Photo
With the Serie A league refusing to call the game off, Juventus arrived at the Allianz stadium in Turin in their team bus one hour before the scheduled kickoff time and announced their lineup while match officials were also present.

The floodlights were turned on, the match day music was played and photographs showed Juventus players on the pitch in training kits — with Napoli still in Naples.

After a regulation 45-minute wait, the match was officially called off with Serie A describing it as “not played” on its website. Under Serie A rules, Juventus are likely to be handed a 3-0 win.

A Napoli spokesman confirmed to Reuters hours before kickoff that the team had been placed into isolation by the health authority (ASL) after two players tested positive in the last four days. He said they would challenge any decision to forfeit the game.

An official from the Naples ASL confirmed in a television interview that the Napoli players had been ordered to stay at home.

“We’ve never expressly said they can’t play but it’s clear that is a consequence,” he said.

Earlier, Serie A insisted the game go ahead, saying the ASL had failed to take into account the health protocol agreed between the country’s health and sports ministry and the football authorities.

This states that, if players test positive, the rest of the squad can still train and play again providing they are tested again and return negative results. The statement added that several matches had been played this season after teams had one or more players test positive.

“The protocol lays down certain rules that cannot be deviated from, which allow league matches to be played even in the event of a positive result, deploying players who have tested negative,” it said.

Juventus made a point of saying they were preparing for the match, posting a Tweet which said simply “Matchday”, accompanied by a photograph of forward Cristiano Ronaldo, hours before kickoff.

“Juventus abide by the rules and there is a clear protocol,” club president Andrea Agnelli told reporters.

Last Sunday, Napoli hosted Genoa, where 17 players have tested positive for COVID-19 in the last week. Genoa’s match at home to Torino on Saturday was postponed.

Serie A has ruled that matches should go ahead provided each team has a minimum of 13 players available and that teams who cannot play would suffer a forfeit.

However, teams have the right to ask for a postponement without forfeiting if 10 players are infected within one week.

facebookShare on Facebook
TwitterTweet
FollowFollow us

Snypa

See author's posts

Tags:

More Stories

2 min read

Benjamin Mendy pleads not guilty to nine counts of sexual offences

7 hours ago Snypa
3 min read

“Good is not good enough” : Erik ten Hag warns United players

7 hours ago Snypa
1 min read

Two fans charged by police after pitch invasion at Etihad stadium

8 hours ago Snypa

463 thoughts on “Juve v Napoli abandoned after positive COVID-19 tests”

  133. I’ll immediately seize your rss feed as I can not to find your e-mail subscription link or e-newsletter service. Do you’ve any? Please allow me realize in order that I may subscribe. Thanks.|

    Reply

  134. You actually make it seem so easy with your presentation but I find this matter to be actually something which I think I would never understand. It seems too complex and very broad for me. I am looking forward for your next post, I will try to get the hang of it!|

    Reply

  137. Hello there, simply became aware of your weblog through Google, and located that it is truly informative. I am going to watch out for brussels. I will appreciate in case you proceed this in future. Many other folks will be benefited out of your writing. Cheers!|

    Reply

  138. When I initially commented I clicked the “Notify me when new comments are added” checkbox and now each time a comment is added I get four emails with the same comment. Is there any way you can remove me from that service? Cheers!|

    Reply

  142. I’m not that much of a online reader to be honest but your blogs really nice, keep it up! I’ll go ahead and bookmark your website to come back down the road. Many thanks|

    Reply

  143. Attractive element of content. I simply stumbled upon your blog and in accession capital to assert that I get actually loved account your blog posts. Anyway I will be subscribing to your feeds and even I fulfillment you get entry to constantly quickly.|

    Reply

  144. You can definitely see your expertise within the article you write. The sector hopes for even more passionate writers like you who aren’t afraid to mention how they believe. Always follow your heart.|

    Reply

  149. obviously like your web-site but you have to take a look at the spelling on quite a few of your posts. A number of them are rife with spelling problems and I to find it very bothersome to tell the truth nevertheless I will certainly come back again.|

    Reply

  155. Good day very nice website!! Man .. Beautiful .. Amazing .. I’ll bookmark your website and take the feeds additionally? I am happy to find numerous helpful info right here within the put up, we want develop extra techniques on this regard, thanks for sharing. . . . . .|

    Reply

  161. Howdy! This article couldn’t be written much better! Looking through this post reminds me of my previous roommate! He continually kept talking about this. I most certainly will send this article to him. Fairly certain he’ll have a great read. Thanks for sharing!|

    Reply

  163. Superb site you have here but I was curious if you knew of any community forums that cover the same topics discussed in this article? I’d really like to be a part of group where I can get opinions from other experienced people that share the same interest. If you have any suggestions, please let me know. Appreciate it!|

    Reply

  168. Thanks for the marvelous posting! I actually enjoyed reading it, you could be a great author.I will remember to bookmark your blog and will eventually come back later in life. I want to encourage you to definitely continue your great work, have a nice morning!|

    Reply

  170. Thanks , I have recently been looking for information about this topic for a while and yours is the best I have found out till now. However, what about the conclusion? Are you positive concerning the supply?|

    Reply

  172. I am now not certain the place you are getting your information, but good topic. I needs to spend a while studying much more or understanding more. Thank you for great information I used to be looking for this information for my mission.|

    Reply

  174. I simply could not depart your website before suggesting that I really enjoyed the usual information an individual provide for your guests? Is going to be again often in order to investigate cross-check new posts|

    Reply

  180. hello!,I like your writing very so much! share we keep up a correspondence extra approximately your post on AOL? I require an expert on this area to solve my problem. Maybe that is you! Taking a look forward to see you. |

    Reply

  186. hi!,I like your writing very much! proportion we keep up a correspondence extra about your post on AOL? I need an expert in this space to unravel my problem. May be that’s you! Looking ahead to look you. |

    Reply

  190. Hi, I do believe this is a great website. I stumbledupon it 😉 I am going to come back yet again since i have bookmarked it. Money and freedom is the best way to change, may you be rich and continue to guide others.|

    Reply

  196. Hello, i feel that i noticed you visited my weblog thus i came to return the desire?.I’m attempting to to find issues to enhance my website!I suppose its good enough to make use of some of your ideas!!|

    Reply

  202. You have made some decent points there. I looked on the internet for additional information about the issue and found most people will go along with your views on this web site.|

    Reply

  204. I do trust all the concepts you have offered on your post. They are very convincing and can definitely work. Nonetheless, the posts are very short for novices. May just you please prolong them a bit from next time? Thanks for the post.|

    Reply

  208. Hello there, I found your website by the use of Google whilst looking for a related subject, your web site got here up, it appears to be like great. I’ve bookmarked it in my google bookmarks.

    Reply

  211. Hey There. I found your blog the usage of msn. That is a very neatly written article. I’ll make sure to bookmark it and come back to read extra of your helpful information. Thank you for the post. I will definitely return.|

    Reply

  212. Can I simply just say what a comfort to find somebody who actually understands what they’re talking about on the web. You actually realize how to bring a problem to light and make it important. More and more people should look at this and understand this side of the story. I was surprised you are not more popular because you definitely have the gift.|

    Reply

  219. Thanks a bunch for sharing this with all of us you actually realize what you are talking about! Bookmarked. Please additionally visit my web site =). We will have a hyperlink alternate agreement between us|

    Reply

  220. I believe that is among the most vital information for me. And i am glad studying your article. But want to observation on some normal things, The site taste is ideal, the articles is truly great : D. Good task, cheers|

    Reply

  225. My brother suggested I might like this blog. He was totally right. This post actually made my day. You can not imagine simply how much time I had spent for this information! Thanks!|

    Reply

  226. you are truly a excellent webmaster. The web site loading speed is incredible. It kind of feels that you are doing any distinctive trick. Also, The contents are masterwork. you have done a great activity in this topic!|

    Reply

  227. you’re truly a good webmaster. The web site loading pace is incredible. It seems that you’re doing any distinctive trick. Moreover, The contents are masterpiece. you’ve done a wonderful task in this matter!|

    Reply

  233. This design is spectacular! You most certainly know how to keep a reader entertained. Between your wit and your videos, I was almost moved to start my own blog (well, almost…HaHa!) Wonderful job. I really enjoyed what you had to say, and more than that, how you presented it. Too cool!|

    Reply

  242. Aw, this was an exceptionally good post. Spending some time and actual effort to make a top notch article… but what can I say… I procrastinate a whole lot and never seem to get nearly anything done.|

    Reply

  249. Hey there would you mind stating which blog platform you’re working with? I’m looking to start my own blog in the near future but I’m having a tough time selecting between BlogEngine/Wordpress/B2evolution and Drupal. The reason I ask is because your design and style seems different then most blogs and I’m looking for something completely unique. P.S Sorry for being off-topic but I had to ask!|

    Reply

  266. Great article! This is the type of info that are supposed to be shared around the web. Disgrace on the search engines for no longer positioning this submit higher! Come on over and consult with my site . Thank you =)|

    Reply

  268. It’s truly a nice and helpful piece of information. I am satisfied that you just shared this useful info with us. Please stay us informed like this. Thanks for sharing.|

    Reply

  284. Excellent website you have here but I was wondering if you knew of any discussion boards that cover the same topics talked about in this article? I’d really love to be a part of community where I can get advice from other experienced individuals that share the same interest. If you have any recommendations, please let me know. Cheers!|

    Reply

  287. First of all I want to say awesome blog! I had a quick question that I’d like to ask if you do not mind. I was interested to find out how you center yourself and clear your thoughts before writing. I have had a hard time clearing my mind in getting my ideas out there. I do enjoy writing but it just seems like the first 10 to 15 minutes are usually wasted simply just trying to figure out how to begin. Any ideas or tips? Kudos!|

    Reply

  291. Excellent post. I used to be checking constantly this blog and I’m inspired! Extremely helpful information particularly the last part 🙂 I maintain such info much. I used to be looking for this particular info for a very long time. Thank you and best of luck. |

    Reply

  293. After exploring a few of the blog articles on your site, I honestly appreciate your way of blogging. I book-marked it to my bookmark webpage list and will be checking back in the near future. Please visit my website as well and tell me what you think.|

    Reply

  295. I just couldn’t leave your site prior to suggesting that I actually enjoyed the usual info an individual supply on your guests? Is going to be back ceaselessly in order to investigate cross-check new posts|

    Reply

  305. Hi, I do believe this is a great website. I stumbledupon it 😉 I’m going to come back once again since I book marked it. Money and freedom is the best way to change, may you be rich and continue to guide others.|

    Reply

  307. Hey I am so happy I found your web site, I really found you by accident, while I was looking on Digg for something else, Anyhow I am here now and would just like to say kudos for a marvelous post and a all round exciting blog (I also love the theme/design), I don’t have time to look over it all at the minute but I have saved it and also added in your RSS feeds, so when I have time I will be back to read a great deal more, Please do keep up the awesome work.|

    Reply

  312. Does your website have a contact page? I’m having a tough time locating it but, I’d like to shoot you an email. I’ve got some suggestions for your blog you might be interested in hearing. Either way, great site and I look forward to seeing it expand over time.|

    Reply

  313. Excellent goods from you, man. I have understand your stuff prior to and you are just too excellent. I actually like what you’ve bought here, certainly like what you’re saying and the best way wherein you assert it. You’re making it entertaining and you still care for to stay it smart. I can not wait to learn far more from you. This is really a tremendous web site.|

    Reply

  321. I’m not that much of a online reader to be honest but your sites really nice, keep it up! I’ll go ahead and bookmark your website to come back later. Many thanks|

    Reply

  322. Hey There. I found your blog using msn. This is a really well written article. I will be sure to bookmark it and come back to read more of your useful information. Thanks for the post. I’ll definitely comeback.|

    Reply

  333. Howdy, I believe your site could possibly be having browser compatibility problems. When I take a look at your site in Safari, it looks fine however, when opening in Internet Explorer, it’s got some overlapping issues. I merely wanted to provide you with a quick heads up! Aside from that, excellent site!|

    Reply

  335. Do you have a spam problem on this blog; I also am a blogger, and I was wanting to know your situation; many of us have created some nice practices and we are looking to exchange methods with other folks, why not shoot me an email if interested.|

    Reply

  340. With havin so much content do you ever run into any issues of plagorism or copyright infringement? My website has a lot of unique content I’ve either created myself or outsourced but it seems a lot of it is popping it up all over the internet without my agreement. Do you know any techniques to help protect against content from being stolen? I’d really appreciate it.|

    Reply

  343. I just couldn’t go away your website before suggesting that I really
    loved the standard information a person supply on your guests?

    Is gonna be back steadily in order to check out new posts

    Reply

  348. After going over a number of the articles on your web site, I really appreciate your technique of blogging. I bookmarked it to my bookmark website list and will be checking back in the near future. Please visit my website as well and let me know what you think.|

    Reply

  351. Hey excellent blog! Does running a blog such as this take a large amount of work? I’ve no understanding of coding but I was hoping to start my own blog in the near future. Anyways, should you have any recommendations or techniques for new blog owners please share. I know this is off subject nevertheless I simply had to ask. Thanks a lot!|

    Reply

  352. What’s Going down i’m new to this, I stumbled upon this I have found It absolutely useful and it has aided me out loads. I’m hoping to give a contribution & aid different customers like its helped me. Great job.|

    Reply

  355. Pretty great post. I just stumbled upon your blog and wished to mention that I’ve really loved surfing around your blog posts. In any case I will be subscribing on your rss feed and I hope you write again very soon!|

    Reply

  356. Hello! This is my 1st comment here so I just wanted to give a quick shout out and tell you I really enjoy reading your blog posts. Can you recommend any other blogs/websites/forums that go over the same topics? Thanks a ton!|

    Reply

  357. Hi, I believe your site could be having web browser compatibility problems. Whenever I look at your blog in Safari, it looks fine however when opening in Internet Explorer, it has some overlapping issues. I simply wanted to give you a quick heads up! Besides that, wonderful site!|

    Reply

  377. I was wondering if you ever considered changing the structure of your site? Its very well written; I love what youve got to say. But maybe you could a little more in the way of content so people could connect with it better. Youve got an awful lot of text for only having one or 2 pictures. Maybe you could space it out better?|

    Reply

  378. Hey there, I think your blog might be having browser compatibility issues. When I look at your blog in Safari, it looks fine but when opening in Internet Explorer, it has some overlapping. I just wanted to give you a quick heads up! Other then that, wonderful blog!|

    Reply

  383. My spouse and I stumbled over here different web address and thought I might check things out. I like what I see so now i’m following you. Look forward to looking over your web page repeatedly.|

    Reply

  385. Hmm is anyone else having problems with the images on this blog loading? I’m trying to find out if its a problem on my end or if it’s the blog. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.|

    Reply

  391. Thanks a bunch for sharing this with all folks you actually recognize what you are talking approximately! Bookmarked. Kindly additionally visit my website =). We may have a link alternate agreement among us|

    Reply

  393. Pretty nice post. I just stumbled upon your blog and wished to say that I have truly enjoyed browsing your blog posts. In any case I’ll be subscribing to your feed and I hope you write again very soon!|

    Reply

  399. Wow, superb blog layout! How long have you been blogging for? you make blogging look easy. The overall look of your web site is magnificent, let alone the content!|

    Reply

  401. When someone writes an article he/she retains the idea of a user in his/her brain that how a user can be aware of it. Therefore that’s why this piece of writing is outstdanding. Thanks!|

    Reply

  415. Great blog here! Also your site loads up very fast! What host are you using? Can I get your affiliate link to your host? I wish my web site loaded up as fast as yours lol|

    Reply

  419. Howdy! Would you mind if I share your blog with my zynga group? There’s a lot of folks that I think would really enjoy your content. Please let me know. Many thanks|

    Reply

  429. Heya i’m for the first time here. I found this board and I find It really useful & it helped me out much. I hope to give something back and aid others like you aided me.|

    Reply

  430. Hi there! I know this is somewhat off-topic but I had to ask. Does operating a well-established blog like yours take a large amount of work? I am brand new to operating a blog however I do write in my journal daily. I’d like to start a blog so I can easily share my personal experience and thoughts online. Please let me know if you have any kind of suggestions or tips for new aspiring bloggers. Appreciate it!|

    Reply

  433. Yesterday, while I was at work, my cousin stole my apple ipad and tested to see if it can survive a 30 foot drop, just so she can be a youtube sensation. My apple ipad is now broken and she has 83 views. I know this is entirely off topic but I had to share it with someone!|

    Reply

  436. Hey There. I found your weblog the use of msn. That is an extremely smartly written article. I will be sure to bookmark it and come back to read more of your helpful info. Thanks for the post. I will definitely comeback.|

    Reply

  439. I’m not sure why but this web site is loading extremely slow for me. Is anyone else having this issue or is it a problem on my end? I’ll check back later and see if the problem still exists.|

    Reply

  441. Good day! Do you know if they make any plugins to assist with SEO? I’m trying to get my blog to rank for some targeted keywords but I’m not seeing very good gains. If you know of any please share. Thanks!|

    Reply

  450. Thanks for any other great post. The place else may anybody get that kind of info in such an ideal way of writing? I’ve a presentation next week, and I’m at the look for such info.|

    Reply

  452. Everything is very open with a really clear clarification of the challenges. It was really informative. Your site is very helpful. Thank you for sharing!|

    Reply

  453. Do you have a spam problem on this blog; I also am a blogger, and I was wondering your situation; many of us have created some nice procedures and we are looking to exchange solutions with other folks, be sure to shoot me an email if interested.|

    Reply

  454. It is appropriate time to make some plans for the future and it is time to be happy. I have read this post and if I could I want to suggest you some interesting things or tips. Perhaps you can write next articles referring to this article. I wish to read more things about it!|

    Reply

  456. Howdy! Someone in my Myspace group shared this site with us so I came to take a look. I’m definitely loving the information. I’m book-marking and will be tweeting this to my followers! Outstanding blog and amazing design and style.|

    Reply

  457. Howdy excellent blog! Does running a blog like this take a great deal of work? I have very little expertise in computer programming however I had been hoping to start my own blog in the near future. Anyway, if you have any suggestions or techniques for new blog owners please share. I understand this is off subject nevertheless I just had to ask. Thanks!|

    Reply

  461. I needed to thank you for this excellent read!!
    I certainly enjoyed every bit of it. I’ve got you bookmarked to look at new things you
    post…

    Reply

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published.

You may have missed

2 min read

Benjamin Mendy pleads not guilty to nine counts of sexual offences

7 hours ago Snypa
3 min read

“Good is not good enough” : Erik ten Hag warns United players

7 hours ago Snypa
1 min read

Two fans charged by police after pitch invasion at Etihad stadium

8 hours ago Snypa
1 min read

Manchester United confirm Mitchell van der Gaag, Steve McClaren appointments

8 hours ago Snypa