Tension and controversy in Italian football over the Roma-Lazio derby. The Serie A league is ready to take urgent legal steps if the decision to hold the match on Monday evening, at 20:45, is not changed.
The clash arose after the intervention of the Prefecture of Rome, which considers it dangerous to overlap the derby with the finals of the Internazionali d'Italia tennis tournament at the Foro Italico, where the presence of Italian President Sergio Mattarella is also expected. For the authorities, the engagement of security forces at two such major events on the same day would be too complex, especially given the history of tensions between Roma and Lazio fans.
On the other hand, Lega Serie A seeks to defend its autonomy in determining the championship calendar. A quick decision is also necessary for clubs fighting for European goals, such as Napoli, Juventus, Milan and Como, who are waiting to learn the definitive dates of their matches.
The final word on this issue is expected in the coming hours, while currently the most likely scenario remains the development of the Roma-Lazio derby on Monday evening. If the Lega appeals the decision of the Prefecture of Rome, then the court's decision is expected to be taken within 24 hours.
