Italy to allow fans back to stadiums from May

Fans will be allowed to attend football, basketball and volleyball games in Italy's 'yellow zones', the government announced on Saturday (AEST).

It also means fans can attend the Rome Masters tennis event from 9 to 16 May.

The country gave a green light this week for up to 17,000 fans to attend football's European Championship quarter-final in Rome on 4 July (AEST).

Stadiums have been closed to fans in Italy since October.

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Up to a thousand spectators will be allowed at outdoor events from 1 May in Italy when the nation eases its stadium fan ban in regions less affected by the coronavirus.