I was hoping to post this in the Serie A 2021/22 thread, but it apparently doesn't exist yet. So I'm starting it. I'll be happy to change the title, if necessary.
So Lazio's new Albanian signing Elseid Hysaj was filmed singing his obligatory newcomer's song. He picked "Bella Ciao" as his number, seeing as it's the theme of a popular TV series. It didn't go down well with the Nazio ultras. "Bella Ciao" is a traditionally anti-fascist song, used by the partisans against Mussolini.
The charming response from the ultras: they sought to confront the player at the team hotel. When that failed, a big banner went up on a Rome bridge, saying: "Hysaj is a worm. Lazio is fascist." Signed by the Ultras. One leader of the ultras told a news agency: "Historically, our fans have always been right-wing extremists. I say that with pride. It's crazy that someone wearing the Lazio shirt should sing 'Bella Ciao'."
At least the club has protested. Values of the club stuff.
So Lazio's new Albanian signing Elseid Hysaj was filmed singing his obligatory newcomer's song. He picked "Bella Ciao" as his number, seeing as it's the theme of a popular TV series. It didn't go down well with the Nazio ultras. "Bella Ciao" is a traditionally anti-fascist song, used by the partisans against Mussolini.
The charming response from the ultras: they sought to confront the player at the team hotel. When that failed, a big banner went up on a Rome bridge, saying: "Hysaj is a worm. Lazio is fascist." Signed by the Ultras. One leader of the ultras told a news agency: "Historically, our fans have always been right-wing extremists. I say that with pride. It's crazy that someone wearing the Lazio shirt should sing 'Bella Ciao'."
At least the club has protested. Values of the club stuff.
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