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Serie A Matches to Be Played This Weekend Despite Inter, Napoli Fan Violence

The Italian Football Federation (FIGC) has confirmed that Serie A matches will be played this weekend despite fan violence marring the clash between Inter Milan and Napoli on Wednesday.

FIGC chief Gabriele Gravina told Italian newspaper Il Messaggero (h/t Football Italia) following the match that a suspension of games would be considered after four fans Napoli fans were stabbed in Milan and an Inter supporter was killed after being hit by a van. Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly was also subjected to racist chants inside the San Siro.

However, Gravina has since said the games will be played as initially scheduled this weekend.