mo4ch:> Serie A closing in on training return date with Italy's sport minister hopeful | Mo4ch News

Football clubs across Italy may be able to start working together early next month should positive progress continue to be madeItaly's minister for sport Vincenzo Spadafora is hoping to confirm a May 4 date for the return to Serie A training as soon as possible.Serie A was suspended indefinitely in March, after some matches were played behind closed doors, due to the coronavirus pandemic, which has claimed more than 145,500 lives globally.The Italian Football Federation (FIGC) has already stated that the campaign will not resume until the health and safety of all concerned can be guaranteed.Editors' PicksThe Italian government has extended its current strict restrictions on movement and outdoor activities until May 3, although reports suggest some clubs are keen to return to training at that time, resume playing by the end of the same month and conclude 2019-20 in July.Italy – which remains on lockdown – has recorded over 22,100 deaths and at least 168,900 confirmed Covid-19 c…