In Serie B in Italy
Fans show fascist salute after Mussolini goal
12/23/2024 – 3:21 p.mReading time: 1 min.
Romano Floriani Mussolini is a footballer in the Italian second division – and the great-grandson of the Italian dictator Benito Mussolini. When he scored a goal on Sunday, there were unpleasant scenes in the stadium.
A scandal in Serie B: After a goal by Romano Floriani Mussolini in the game between his club Juve Stabia and FC Cesena, hundreds of fans showed fascist greetings in the stadium. Spectators stretched out their right arms while the stadium announcer called out the 22-year-old’s name. According to Italian media, the police are now investigating.
Romano Floriani Mussolini came through Lazio’s youth teams and has been on loan at Juve Stabia since this summer. The defender has played 19 games since then. In a recent interview with the Italian newspaper “Gazzetta dello Sport”, when asked about his family’s history, he said: “My great-grandfather Benito was a very important figure for Italy, but it is the year 2024 and the world has changed. It will There are always prejudices, but my work has nothing to do with my name.”
He continued: “I’m for challenges: if I have to shut the mouths of those who are prejudiced against my last name, then I’ll do it.” And that’s exactly what the footballer did after scoring. He put his index finger over his mouth.