The start of "Serie A" could be postponed due to the tragedy in Genoa

The tragedy that shook Italy, when a bridge collapsed in the city of Genoa and at least 39 people died, could affect the start of the "Serie A" championship.

"Football Italia" reports that the team of "Sampdoria" requested the championship organizers to postpone their first round match.

The fans of the "Genoa" club also expressed their position and stated that they will not travel to the away match against the "Milan" team.

On Saturday, there will be funerals for the tragically deceased in Genoa, and a national mourning will be declared in the country on that day.

It is said that in the near future, there may be announcements about the postponement of all first round matches of the "Serie A".