The match was immediately abandoned and the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) announced a short time later that all football fixtures this weekend have been canceled.

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"It was a choice shared by Prandelli and the federation, to let the player clarify his position as quickly as possible, " FIGC vice president Demetrio Albertini said.

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Giancarlo Abete, president of the country's football federation (FIGC), announced the suspension of Serie B and C matches at the weekend, but international matches are taking place this week with no top-flight matches taking place, which has led to some commentators critical of such a weak reaction.

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