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Atalanta youth Rinaldi funeral moved due to coronavirus threat

The funeral of Atalanta youth player Andrea Rinaldi originally set to take place on Thursday was postponed due to the threat of coronavirus.

The 19-year-old, was part of Atalanta's youth system and loan at Serie D side Legnano, passed away on Monday after suffering a brain aneurysm in training. 

His death prompted tributes from all over the Italian football community and, due to the amount of people expected to attend the funeral, authorities in his hometown of Como have decided to postpone the ceremony in accordance with social distancing guidance.

"Andrea Rinaldi's funeral has been postponed to a date not yet confirmed," a statement on Legnano's website read.

"The local Como authorities have cancelled the ceremony originally set for Thursday May 14 due to the enormous attention the death of our Andrea has received and, as a consequence, so an influx of people risked failing to conform to anti-COVID-19 regulations.

"The Rinaldi family, however, are firmly intent on guaranteeing Andrea the farewell and tribute he deserves: no ceremony for just 15 people in a closed space, but a free flow in a large open space such as the Cermenate Stadium. 

"The easing of lockdown rules from Monday May 18 could prove a solution."

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