Serie A, Week 33: Suspended Matches To Be Played April 24-25

After the tragic death of Piermario Morosini during Livorno’s match against Pescara on Saturday, all matches in Italy last weekend were postponed. That meant that there were ten games to fit somewhere into an already busy schedule, so there was some question as to when they’d actually end up being played.

As of now, it’s not clear when the Serie B matches will be replayed, but it’s probably safe to assume a similar schedule, since they also have next midweek free.

All remaining Serie A, Serie B and Lega Pro matches scheduled for April 14-15 were called off after the death of Piermario Morosini, who collapsed in the 31st minute of Pescara - Livorno. While the FIGC has made no official announcement, reports suggest that all Serie A matches scheduled for Week 33 will be played next weekend, April 21-22. This shift in games would force Week 34 into a midweek round in the week following, on April 25. Alternatively, next weekend’s matches could remain the same, with Week 33 shifting to the midweek fixtures. This would be most logical, but since when has the FIGC been known as logical?

For now, though, no one is complaining about the fixture shuffle. Instead, the focus remains on Morosini and the questions that remain after the death of the 25-year-old midfielder. In a league often divided by accusations of favoritism and bias, this tragedy has reminded clubs and individuals where their true attention should be.

All Serie A matches in Round 33, and the remaining matches in Serie B, have been postponed due to the death of Piermario Morosini, who collapsed on Saturday during the match between Livorno and Pescara. In memory of Piermario, the FIGC has suspended all matches.

So use those hours you would be settling back and watching calcio to connect with a loved one. Please.

Some shocking news out of the Serie B on Saturday as Livorno midfielder Piermario Morosini has died following a heart attack that occured during his team’s match against Pescara. The 25-year-old collapsed on the pitch half an hour into the game, which was quickly abandoned as Morosini was rushed to the hospital. He was pronounced dead on arrival, and all of today’s matches in Italy have been suspended as a mark of respect.

Reports are swirling that the ambulance that was arriving to treat the stricken Morosini was blocked off by another vehicle as it tried to enter the stadium, but details are currently unclear. Morosini received urgent medical treatment, including defibrillation, on the pitch, and was conscious as he was stretchered off, according to Pescara general manager Danilo Iannascoli: