October 24, (THEWILL) – Local authorities have cancelled Saturday’s Serie A fixture between Bologna and AC Milan due to dangerous weather conditions affecting northeast Italy. The decision comes amid severe rainfall and flooding in the region, which has already resulted in one fatality.
The match, scheduled to take place at the Dall’Ara stadium, would have drawn approximately 35,000 supporters to an area currently experiencing significant environmental challenges. Bologna municipal officials determined that the concentration of spectators in one of the city’s most vulnerable locations posed substantial safety risks.
A statement from Bologna municipality explained that hosting the match would have created significant public order concerns, necessitating road closures across the surrounding area from early afternoon through to nighttime. The primary focus remains on public safety, particularly given the tragic death of a 20-year-old motorist whose vehicle was caught in flood waters south of the city.
The postponement affects two teams experiencing contrasting fortunes in the 2024/2025 Serie A season. The home side, Bologna, currently occupies 12th position with nine points, having recorded just one victory in their opening eight matches. Their opponents, AC Milan, sit fourth in the table with 14 points, trailing league leaders Napoli by five points.
The rescheduling date for this significant Serie A encounter remains pending, with authorities monitoring weather conditions before announcing the revised fixture. This postponement marks another disruption to the Italian football calendar caused by extreme weather events in 2024.
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