Serie A Match Postponed Due to Tribute to Deceased Physiotherapist

Atalanta's Serie A match against Lecce has been postponed following the death of Lecce's physiotherapist, Graziano Fiorita, who had been with the club for over 20 years.

Atalanta's Serie A match against Lecce has been postponed due to the death of Lecce's physiotherapist, Graziano Fiorita. The club announced the news in a statement, revealing the sad loss of a long-serving member of their team.

L’U.S. Lecce, profondamente sconvolta, comunica che è venuto a mancare improvvisamente Graziano Fiorita. Il fisioterapista, da oltre vent’anni nelle fila giallorosse, si trovava con la squadra nel ritiro di Coccaglio. pic.twitter.com/i67p5XJnPA

— U.S. Lecce (@OfficialUSLecce) April 24, 2025

“The physiotherapist (Graziano Fiorita), who had been with the Giallorossi for over 20 years, was with the team at their training camp in Coccaglio,” Lecce said in a statement, paying tribute to Fiorita's dedication and service to the club.

Lecce announced that their scheduled match against Atalanta would be postponed due to the death of their physiotherapist. “The team will immediately return to Lecce, as tomorrow’s scheduled match against Atalanta will be postponed.”

#AtalantaLecce, precedentemente prevista per venerdì 25 aprile, si giocherà domenica 27 aprile alle ore 20:45 CEST 🗓️

Atalanta vs. Lecce, originally set for Friday 25 April, has been rescheduled to Sunday 27 April at 20:45 CEST 🗓#GoAtalantaGo ⚫🔵 pic.twitter.com/EOnw7GMebO

— Atalanta B.C. (@Atalanta_BC) April 24, 2025

The news comes as Lecce fights to avoid relegation, currently sitting 17th with 26 points, just a point above the drop zone with five matches left to play. Atalanta, meanwhile, are third in Serie A with 64 points, trailing leaders Inter Milan by seven points.