Lazio on Wednesday suspended falconer Juan Bernabe – who was in command of flying the membership’s eagle mascot earlier than kickoff – after he was filmed cheering for Italian dictator Benito Mussolini on the stadium, the membership mentioned in a press release.
Lazio followers have usually come underneath criticism for elevating racist slogans and praising fascism throughout matches. Club administration has been struggling for years to crack down on such conduct.
Videos posted on social media present Bernabé in entrance of a bunch of Lazio followers and singing the phrases “deuce, deuce” (Mussolini’s nickname) with them after final Saturday’s win in opposition to Inter.
“Action was taken … for the immediate suspension of the person related to the service and the possible termination of existing contracts,” the corporate works with Bernabé, Lazio mentioned in a press release.
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— SSLazio (@OfficialSSLazio) October 20, 2021
Bernabé is the coach of Olympia, the white-headed eagle Lazio adopted in 2010. Olympia’s flight to Rome’s Olympic Stadium forward of residence matches has turn into a symbolic second for followers.
The video has sparked outrage amongst Italian Jewish communities. Noemi di Segni, president of the Association of Italian Jewish Communities, has urged the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) to kick fascists out of the sport to keep away from their hatred of the nation “spreading from the pitch to every square”.
Juan Bernabé, Eagle coach who works in Lazio, was filmed giving a fascist salute to followers on the Olimpico and has now been suspended by the membership. I pic.twitter.com/EzxOS6eOfd
— Football Bible (@FootballBible) October 20, 2021
Political extremism and racist abuse are a difficulty for Italian top-flight Serie A, the place a number of black gamers have reportedly been insulted throughout matches.
Following a number of incidents of racism earlier this season, FIGC President Gabriele Gravina has mentioned that racist followers ought to be recognized and banned from stadiums for all times.
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With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
