FILE PHOTO-Soccer Football - Serie A - Lazio v Inter Milan - Stadio Olimpico, Rome, Italy - October 16, 2021 An eagle is seen as part of entertainment before the match REUTERS/Alberto Lingria
ROME (Reuters) - Lazio on Wednesday suspended falconer Juan Bernabe -- the man in charge of flying the club's eagle mascot before kickoff -- after he was filmed at the stadium cheering for Italian dictator Benito Mussolini, the club said in a statement.
Lazio fans have frequently come under fire for allegations of racist chanting and for praising fascism during matches. The club management has been struggling for years to crack down on such conduct.
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