Lazio president Claudio Lotito has found a creative way to fill some of the seats vacated by the protesting supporters, who were left livid.The BackgroundThe Aquile’s organized supporters group have...
Lazio president Claudio Lotito has found a creative way to fill some of the seats vacated by the protesting supporters, who were left livid.
The Background
The Aquile’s organized supporters group have been boycotting the team’s home fixtures in an attempt to force the unpopular owner to sell the club. Lazio already played in a virtually empty Stadio Olimpico against Genoa and Atalanta in their most recent Serie A home matches.
Lazio Fans Won’t Attend Atalanta Clash
Lazio head coach Maurizio Sarri pleaded with the fans to return for the all-important clash against Atalanta in the first leg of the Coppa Italia semi-final, and so did Adam Marusic. However, these attempts proved futile, as the organized groups announced their intention to skip the March 4 contest as well.
Lazio Invite Students to Attend Coppa Italia Showdown
According to Il Corriere dello Sport, more than 28,000 season-ticket holders refused to redeem their seats for the cup tie, while just over 1,000 tickets were sold. Nevertheless, Lazio have decided to invite students of four schools, in addition to teachers, administrators, and members of their families, to watch the Coppa Italia game at the Olimpico..
Lazio Fans Irked By Latest Lotito Scheme
As the Roman newspaper explains, this invitation has infuriated the organized Lazio fan groups, who considered it a sneaky scheme, accusing Lotito of using children and their families to deceive the public with a desperate attempt to create a normal game ambience at the stadium. However, sources close to the club insisted that this is a customary practice that has been carried out by the club for years.
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