A crisis is brewing in Italian football. The upcoming match between Bologna and Milan, scheduled for Saturday, October 26, at 6 pm, hangs in the balance as the prefect of the Emilia-Romagna region, Visconti, has denied the use of the Dall’Ara Stadium, citing safety concerns due to the bad weather.
The news has prompted an emergency meeting of the League of Italian Football (Lega Serie A), which has been trying to find an alternative venue for the match. The prefect’s decision has left the league with no choice but to seek out another stadium, with Como and Empoli being considered as possible alternatives.
However, both options are proving to be tricky. In the case of Como, initial agreements were reached, but last-minute disagreements have put the plan in jeopardy. Meanwhile, Empoli has not ruled out the possibility of hosting the match, but new issues have arisen, leaving the league with few options left.
The match, which would have been played behind closed doors, may now face the risk of postponement. The league is anxious to find a solution, but the busy calendar of the teams involved is proving to be a major obstacle. With at least one of the teams set to participate in the Champions League playoffs at the end of the championship phase and both teams already having a match that will be postponed due to the Italian Super Cup, the next available date for the match could be as late as April 3, 2025.
The situation is evolving rapidly, and fans and stakeholders are eagerly await updates from the league.
