Juventus will face Inter this weekend behind closed doors

A government decree could see sport in the regions of Italy affected by Coronavirus played behind closed doors for as much as a week.

Several Italian towns find themselves in lock down in a bid to prevent the spread of the virus that originated in Wuhan, China.

Over the weekend, a total of four Serie A matches were called off in affected areas including Inter’s match at home to Sampdoria.

Other sporting events will be postponed too.

The government decree, which could be made official later on today, could see sporting events played behind closed doors for six or seven days.

Derby D’Italia between Juventus and Inter Milan at the Allianz Arena will be played without a crowd in attendance.