The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/lazio/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:57:27 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Lazio | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/lazio/ 32 32 Amsterdam bars Italian team’s fans from match, fearing repeat of antisemitic attacks https://www.timesofisrael.com/amsterdam-bars-italian-teams-fans-from-match-fearing-repeat-of-antisemitic-attacks/ Tue, 26 Nov 2024 17:18:48 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3427624 City says risk of racist incidents from Lazio Rome supporters -- fined in the past for offensive behavior -- is too high in aftermath of November 7 violence against Maccabi TA fans

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]]> Rome’s Lazio soccer club handed suspended stadium ban for antisemitic chants https://www.timesofisrael.com/romes-lazio-soccer-club-handed-suspended-stadium-ban-for-antisemitic-chants/ Tue, 04 Apr 2023 16:37:38 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2990039 Three fans were banned for life by club after pictures of supporters performing fascist salutes and wearing the number 88, a numerical code for 'Heil Hitler,' circulated online

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]]> Italian Jewish community condemns Lazio fans’ antisemitic chants, ‘Hitlerson’ jersey https://www.timesofisrael.com/italian-jewish-community-condemns-lazio-fans-antisemitic-chants-hitlerson-jersey/ Mon, 20 Mar 2023 21:08:27 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2979440 Community president laments that, 'as always, the only ones outraged and protesting' are Jews; Italy's sports minister vows to crack down on phenomenon

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]]> Italian soccer officials investigate antisemitic chants by Lazio fans https://www.timesofisrael.com/italian-soccer-officials-investigate-antisemitic-chants-by-lazio-fans/ Tue, 08 Nov 2022 13:36:40 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2869598 Team condemns 'antisemitism and racism which happen in almost every match at every stadium in Italy'; Mussolini's great-grandson plays for club

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]]> Jewish group in Italy denounces fascist salutes at Lazio soccer stadium https://www.timesofisrael.com/jewish-group-in-italy-denounces-fascist-salutes-at-lazio-soccer-stadium/ Wed, 20 Oct 2021 13:17:31 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2635441 After video shows fans in Rome hailing dictator Mussolini, Union of Jewish Communities in Italy calls on federation to 'intervene with the utmost urgency'

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]]> As Italy marks liberation anniversary, some glorify Mussolini https://www.timesofisrael.com/italy-marks-liberation-anniversary-as-some-glorify-mussolini/ Thu, 25 Apr 2019 18:37:46 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2064034 Deputy premier visits Rome's main synagogue, says more work must be done to fight racism and anti-Semitism

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]]> Lazio fans in Rome accused of anti-Semitic, racist chants https://www.timesofisrael.com/lazio-fans-in-rome-accused-of-anti-semitic-racist-chants/ Sun, 13 Jan 2019 00:52:26 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1997266 Spokesman for Italian soccer club defends team, in latest anti-Semitic incident to roil crosstown rivalry with Roma

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]]> Italian police probe anti-Semitic posters aimed at Lazio and Napoli soccer clubs https://www.timesofisrael.com/italian-police-probe-anti-semitic-posters-aimed-at-lazio-and-napoli-soccer-clubs/ Thu, 10 Jan 2019 06:58:06 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1995916 AC Roma fans distribute leaflets in Rome saying 'Lazio, Napoli and Israel, same colors, same flags. S**t'

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]]> Italian soccer fans taunt rivals with anti-Semitic chants about Anne Frank https://www.timesofisrael.com/italian-soccer-fans-taunt-rivals-with-anti-semitic-chants-about-anne-frank/ Wed, 18 Apr 2018 00:57:51 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1832472 Lazio previously fined over $60,000 after supporters plastered stickers at stadium showing Holocaust victim wearing a rival team shirt with tagline 'Roma fans are Jews'

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]]> Italian Soccer club fined but avoids stadium ban for Anne Frank photo https://www.timesofisrael.com/soccer-club-lazio-fined-but-avoids-stadium-ban-for-anne-frank-photo/ Thu, 25 Jan 2018 14:23:26 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1778973 Lazio to pay $61,000 over pictures of Holocaust victim on rival team's shirt; federation rules it was done with 'clear anti-Semitic intent'

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]]> Netanyahu: Trump exposed Palestinian disinterest in peace with Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog-january-25-2018/ Thu, 25 Jan 2018 12:18:56 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1778901 At World Economic Forum, prime minister claims PA wants to 'escape from a genuine discussion on real peace that includes recognition of the Jewish state'

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]]> Italian soccer club president calls synagogue visit a ‘charade’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/italian-soccer-club-president-calls-synagogue-visit-a-charade/ Fri, 27 Oct 2017 06:42:23 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1719082 Lazio soccer team president Claudio Lotito denies it was his voice on recording amid ongoing anti-Semitism furor

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]]> Fresh controversies overshadow Anne Frank soccer tributes in Italy https://www.timesofisrael.com/fresh-controversies-overshadow-anne-frank-soccer-tributes-in-italy/ Thu, 26 Oct 2017 01:05:13 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1718280 Following anti-Semitic stunt, isolated Lazio supporters sing fascist song to drown out Holocaust tributes at top league matches

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]]> Italian soccer club’s flower tribute over anti-Semitism flung into river https://www.timesofisrael.com/italian-soccer-clubs-flower-tribute-over-anti-semitism-flung-into-river/ Wed, 25 Oct 2017 16:20:58 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1717978 Jewish youths appear to reject apology offered by Lazio chairman after Anne Frank photo scandal

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]]> Italian police identify 16 soccer fans behind Anne Frank photos https://www.timesofisrael.com/italian-police-identify-16-soccer-fans-behind-anne-frank-photos/ Wed, 25 Oct 2017 14:36:54 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1717835 Italian soccer federation to hold minute of silence, give out copies of Holocaust diary and read from it before matches

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