UEFA postpone stadio decisions
UEFA will wait until next week before confirming which Italian stadiums will be allowed to host European games this term.
Footballing activities at all levels will resume this weekend after the suspension due to the riots in Catania last Friday, but only six Serie A stadiums were given the green light by the Government to reopen to spectators.
All the other arenas, including San Siro, will remain closed until the necessary renovation work required is complete.
"We have been informed by Italian officials about the situation involving their stadiums," said UEFA spokesman William Gaillard.
"We will analyse the information submitted and we will decide next week," added the official.
"Milan, Inter and Livorno are under exam, although it seems that the list of stadiums which meet the safety norms often changes.
"We will try to find the best possible solutions for all the parties involved, but that might include playing some home matches away from the Italian club's stadium.
"Playing behind closed doors would penalise all supporters."
Milan are allegedly looking for an alternative venue to host the March 7 Champions League match with Celtic.
They have already been approached by Newcastle and Geneva, even if Lega Calcio chief Antonio Matarrese last night insisted that both Milan clubs would not emigrate.
Inter were rumoured to be pondering a temporary move to Genoa for their Valencia last 16 clash.
Source: C4 Football Italia
Footballing activities at all levels will resume this weekend after the suspension due to the riots in Catania last Friday, but only six Serie A stadiums were given the green light by the Government to reopen to spectators.
All the other arenas, including San Siro, will remain closed until the necessary renovation work required is complete.
"We have been informed by Italian officials about the situation involving their stadiums," said UEFA spokesman William Gaillard.
"We will analyse the information submitted and we will decide next week," added the official.
"Milan, Inter and Livorno are under exam, although it seems that the list of stadiums which meet the safety norms often changes.
"We will try to find the best possible solutions for all the parties involved, but that might include playing some home matches away from the Italian club's stadium.
"Playing behind closed doors would penalise all supporters."
Milan are allegedly looking for an alternative venue to host the March 7 Champions League match with Celtic.
They have already been approached by Newcastle and Geneva, even if Lega Calcio chief Antonio Matarrese last night insisted that both Milan clubs would not emigrate.
Inter were rumoured to be pondering a temporary move to Genoa for their Valencia last 16 clash.
Source: C4 Football Italia
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