Lazio name former Italian fascist dictator Benito Mussolini’s great-grandson, 18, in squad for Hellas Verona clash
LAZIO named the great-grandson of former fascist Italian dictator Benito Mussolini in their squad for their 4-1 defeat to Hellas Verona on Sunday.
Romano Floriani Mussolini, 18, was part of manager Maurizio Sarri's 23-man squad for the first time as they travelled to the north of Italy to take on Verona.
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The club also claims to be committed to judging Floriani Mussolini based on his footballing ability, Mauro Bianchessi.
Lazio suspended the trainer of their famous eagle last week after a video depicting him performing a fascist salute inside the Stadio Olimpico went viral.
He also chanted "Duce, Duce," which was the nickname of Floriani Mussolini's great-grandfather, who held office from 1919 until his death in 1945.
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