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

Postponed Serie A Matches Scheduled For Next Week

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.

It turns out that the suspended matches will be played on April 24th and 25th, which are the Tuesday and Wednesday after this weekend's round of fixtures. The games to be made up include AC Milan hosting Genoa and Cesena vs. Juventus. The exact schedule is unconfirmed, but will probably be based around next weekend's fixtures, with the teams playing on Saturday or early on Sunday slotted in for Tuesday (the most obvious candidate being Udinese vs. Inter Milan) and the rest on Wednesday.

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.

Serie A, Week 33: Fixtures To Shift, Although Details Remain Unclear

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.

Serie A 2012, Week 33: All Matches Postponed After Death Of Piermario Morosini

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.

The midfielder, 25 years old, collapsed of an apparent heart attack 31 minutes into the match, and had died by the time the ambulance reached the hospital. Such a tragedy is not just a loss to his family and friends, to his teammates, or even to Livorno. The loss will be felt by the entire calcio community, from Entella Chiavari to AC Milan. Nothing could be more appropriate this weekend than setting aside team colors, calling off matches, and showing strength in unity in the face of the death of Morosini.

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

Piermario Morosini Dies Following Heart Attack On Pitch

25-year-old Livorno midfielder has died following a cardiac arrest during a match at Pescara. All planned matches in Italy on the weekend have been suspended as a result.

Serie A 2012, Week 33 Preview And Fixtures: Everyone's Got Something To Lose

Neither Milan or Juventus can afford to slip up this weekend, lest the scudetto slips away. Behind them, seven teams battle for the chance at European competition.