Coaches suggest matches suspension

Mon, 04 Apr 2005 | Source: AP

MILAN, Italy: The coaches of leading Serie A teams called for the suspension of Italian league matches this weekend in a sign of respect for the seriously ill Pope John Paul II.

"To stop (matches) would be right and proper," said AC Milan coach Carlo Ancelotti on Friday.

Juventus coach Fabio Capello agreed, adding: "The Holy Father deserves respect."

Italian soccer league authorities have not yet made a decision.

Lazio coach Dino Zoff said that "it's not up to the players and coaches, but to the soccer governing body to decide" whether matches should be stopped. --AP

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