The owner of a traditional Rome
eatery has said that Ivanka Trump mistook a picture of former
Lazio great Giorgio Chinaglia for a saint during a visit this
week.
Luigina Pantalone, who owns the 'Le Cave di Sant'Ignazio'
restaurant with three siblings, said the US president's daughter
asked "which saint is that?" referring to a picture of 'Long
John' Chinaglia with his arms stretched open looking up to the
sky.
The picture was between a crucifix and an image of a real
Catholic saint, Padre Pio.
"We explained to her that it was not a saint but a great
Lazio player," said Pantalone.
"It was an honour to serve such a figure in our restaurant".
Chinaglia's goals helped Lazio win their first Serie A title
in the 1973 season.
The former Italy forward died in 2002 aged 65.
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