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Juventus vs. Inter 1 of 6 Serie A Games Behind Closed Doors Due to Coronavirus

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Italian Minster of Sports Vincenzo Spadafora has confirmed six Serie A matches will be played behind closed doors during Week 26 following the recent coronavirus outbreak in the country's northern regions.

Organisers have made the decision to play fixtures despite concerns regarding the spread of COVID-19, the specific type of coronavirus that reportedly originated in China.

Spadafora told Tg2 (h/t Football Italia) that six of the 10 Serie A matches scheduled to take place in Week 26 will be held without fans in attendance, including Sunday's clash between Juventus and Inter Milan:

"Measures are already in force, that prohibit any events until next Sunday.