The Italian National Olympic Committee (CONI) has asked that all sport in Italy be suspended until April 3.

The coronavirus’ continued spread through Northern Italy has seen a number of Serie A games in recent weeks postponed, with those going ahead being played behind closed doors.

On Monday afternoon though CONI met and took the decision to suspend all sport in the country until April, and have asked the government to issue a decree, putting that decision into law.

A meeting has been set for Tuesday and it is expected that Lega Serie A will ratify the decision made by CONI.