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Italian leagues suspended after shooting

The Italian Football Federation has suspended next weekend's Serie B and C matches after a fan was shot and killed by a policeman last weekend.

Italy's Euro 2008 qualifier away to Scotland this weekend means there are no top-flight Serie A games, but FIGC president Giancarlo Abete has not ruled out the possibility of the postponements continuing after the international break.

The move follows calls from the sports minister in Italy, Giovanna Melandri for a ‘strong gesture, in particular suspending the championships for a few weeks.’

Games were halted across Italy on Sunday and police were attacked after a Lazio fan was shot and killed by a policeman while sitting in a car. The policeman who fired the shot has said his gun went off accidentally as he ran to stop rival supporters fighting.