Concern about the spread of the coronavirus has led to cautionary measures to be taken in Italy's Serie A.
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The league was forced to suspend play on Monday after the Italian government halted all sports in the country due to the coronavirus outbreak. Italy has already been hit hard by the virus, with more than 7,300 confirmed COVID-19 cases and 366 deaths as of Monday.
In what wound up being one of the final sporting events in Italy before the halt of play, Sassuolo forward Francesco Caputo sent fans watching at home a message of hope through the television.
In front of a home stadium that was already empty due to the virus, Caputo scored the opening goal of the match just before halftime, putting Sassuolo ahead of Brescia.
After finding the back of the net, Caputo ran towards the camera and held up a sign that read, "Everything will be fine. Stay safe at home."
SH221B
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Playing football without fans is like writing an exam without question paper. But safety comes first, So we have to accept this.Good Message man 👍
ronnie_luv
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We are staying at our homes and watching the matches but those players put themselves in the risk of suffering with disease to entertain us fans! Hatsoff to him! Hatsoff to every other player! Football is more than a Sport. Take care.
raynknight
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This is Beautiful amid the on-going crisis 🌟 - Staying at Home is perhaps the Best solution in those Countries and area where conditions r far worse - strengthen ur immune and avoid GoinG crowded area and wash ur Hands frequently - This is our FiGht and Let's Fight Hard 👊
FutbolLeninDaMaster
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much respect to this young man... while iconic players are not heard with their voices.. this man showed his concern.. much love and respect