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Serie A training ban extended until mid-April due to coronavirus pandemic

Italian prime minister Giuseppe Conte has banned Serie A clubs from returning to team training until at least April 13.

The Serie A season was suspended indefinitely last month with Italy hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic.

Napoli and Lazio were among the clubs to backtrack on plans to return to training last month and with Italy extending their nationwide lockdown until April 13, Conte ruled out any team sessions taking place.

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"Actual measures are extended until April 13. We know we are asking another effort, another sacrifice," he said on Wednesday.