Bologna-Mailand Match Moved to a Later Date: Scaroni Calls it an "Absurd Decision"
Bologna, October 2024 – The highly anticipated match between Bologna FC, led by Vincenzo Italiano, and AC Milan, led by Paulo Fonesca, scheduled for this afternoon at the Dall’Ara Stadium in Bologna, has been officially postponed to a later date. The decision was made by the Serie A league after Bologna mayor Matteo Lepore and the Emilian club exerted pressure.
The match, which was initially supposed to take place at the Dall’Ara Stadium, was called off, not even behind closed doors. The league’s emergency board met and deliberated on the situation, considering alternative venues for the match, which was initially scheduled for today. However, the mayor and club representatives expressed their opposition to the match being held at Dall’Ara, citing the stadium’s unsuitability.
The board reconvened at 2:45 PM, and the decision to postpone the match was made. The first available date for the match is reportedly 2025. Bologna FC reacted with relief to the decision, while AC Milan’s president, Paolo Scaroni, expressed his disappointment: "The mayor has shut doors on us. I don’t understand why."
It appears that the match won’t be played at Dall’Ara, not even behind closed doors. The league had initially tried to find an alternative venue, with a meeting that included Bologna’s mayor and prefect Visconti, but ultimately decided to postpone the match. While the decision has been made, the reasoning behind it remains unclear.
The match is a crucial one for both teams, with Bologna seeking to maintain their position in the league standings, while AC Milan looks to regain momentum after a recent slump. As the match has been postponed, fans and players alike will have to wait for a future date to witness the action unfold.
