Clubs across Italy, particularly those at amateur level, are disappointed by the newest Italian government decree which came into force two days ago according to a report in today’s print edition of Corriere dello Sport.
Due to the financial damage that Coronavirus has already caused and could further cause, clubs were expecting to get a hand from the government but there are no specific measures relating to football in the decree.
The Italian football federation have estimated that if the season resumes the Serie A alone will lost €300 million and if it does not resume, they will lose around €500 million and this is all based on the assumption that television rights holders will pay their next instalment to clubs which is due in May.
If they do not, the damage will be greater and clubs also risk losing out on lots more cash when it comes to players loaned out with options to buy with reports suggesting many clubs are unlikely to take up options due to the current crisis situation.
The report goes on to conclude that clubs would like to see current rules relating to betting sponsorship lifted and a fund created to help everyone out.