Soccer-Lazio suspend falconer for cheering Mussolini at the stadium

Soccer-Lazio suspend falconer for cheering Mussolini at the stadium

20/10/2021

Lazio on Wednesday suspended falconer Juan Bernabe -- the man in charge of flying the club's eagle mascot before kickoff -- after he was filmed at the stadium cheering for Italian dictator Benito Mussolini, the club said in a statement. Lazio fans have frequently come under fire for allegations of racist chanting and for praising fascism during matches. The club management has been struggling for years to crack down on such conduct.

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