Noemi Di Segni, the president of the
Union of Italian Jewish Communities (UCEI), on Wednesday called
on Lazio to clamp down on Fascists.
The move comes after a video went viral showing the handler of
Olimpia, the eagle who flies around the Stadio Olimpico before
the start of the Rome club's games, doing a Fascist salute to
shouts of 'Duce Duce'.
"The can be no ambiguity or hesitation before the ostentation of
gestures and symbols that re-invoke Fascist ideals," Di Segni
said.
"The behaviour of the handler of the eagle Olimpia, Lazio's
symbol, immortalized in a video that went viral, leaves no room
for doubt.
"The club and the (Italian Soccer) Federation must intervene
with the utmost urgency.
"Fascists and haters must be kicked out of the world of
football".
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