Società Sportiva Lazio

Rome, Italy

SS Lazio is a professional football club based in Rome, Italy. The club competes in Serie A and is known for its passionate fan base, though it has faced challenges with racism and fascist behavior among some supporters.

CCI Score

20.21

-0.01% April 16

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Lazio and Maccabi Partnership to Fight Discrimination

SS Lazio announced a partnership with Israel's Maccabi Haifa and Maccabi Tel Aviv to launch anti-discrimination projects, including cracking down on fascist slogans and racist behavior. This initiative demonstrates the club's commitment to social inclusion and countering far-right narratives within its fan base.

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Società Sportiva Lazio is currently rated as a Saboteur.

+10 to +24 CCI Score

Companies in this bracket take more subtle actions to undermine authoritarian practices. They might implement internal policies or support reforms that quietly weaken oppressive systems, contributing to change in less overt ways.

Latest Events

MAR

20

2025

Lazio and Maccabi Partnership to Fight Discrimination
75.00

SS Lazio announced a partnership with Israel's Maccabi Haifa and Maccabi Tel Aviv to launch anti-discrimination projects, including cracking down on fascist slogans and racist behavior. This initiative demonstrates the club's commitment to social inclusion and countering far-right narratives within its fan base.
MAR

13

2025

UEFA Sanctions Following Racist Chants by Lazio Supporters
-37.81

SS Lazio was fined €30,000 and faced a ban on European away matches after evidence of racist and discriminatory chanting during a 2-1 win against Viktoria Plzen on March 13, 2025. The incident highlights underlying issues related to the club's handling of hate-driven behaviors among its supporters.
-20

Public and Political Behavior

March 20

The incident, marked by racist chants from some supporters, contributes to a toxic public narrative that can embolden far‐right ideologies. Although the club’s management was not directly responsible for the chants, its failure to effectively curb such behavior has negative implications for its public and political responsibility.

Lazio supporters handed UEFA ban after racist chants
-60

Business Practices and Ethical Responsibility

March 20

The racist conduct by supporters, which led to both financial penalties and sporting sanctions, suggests a deep-seated failure to enforce anti-discrimination and ethical standards. This event raises concerns about the overall business practices and ethical responsibility of the club, as it reflects an environment where hate-fueled behavior is not adequately addressed.

Lazio supporters handed UEFA ban after racist chants
JAN

16

2025

Dismissal of Far-Right Employee Over Extremist Behavior
78.00

Società Sportiva Lazio has terminated the employment of Juan Bernabé, a former employee noted for previous fascist gestures, including a fascist salute and pro-Mussolini chants, following his recent controversial social media post featuring explicit images. This action underscores the club's effort to distance itself from extremist ideologies despite longstanding issues with far‐right associations among its supporters.
+80

Public and Political Behavior

March 20

By dismissing Juan Bernabé—a figure previously involved in demonstrative fascist actions—Società Sportiva Lazio sends a strong message against extremist behavior. This move represents a commitment to rejecting far-right and authoritarian ideologies, aligning with values that oppose fascism despite the club's historical challenges with extremist fan bases.

Lazio's far-right falconer protests dismissal for sharing photos of penis implant
APR

04

2023

Lazio Sanctions Fascist Fan Behavior with Lifetime Bans amid Suspended Stadium Ban
24.46

Following a recent incident of antisemitic chants during a Rome derby, Lazio imposed lifetime bans on fans involved in fascist behavior. Despite receiving a suspended partial stadium ban from authorities, the club's actions signal a commitment to rejecting hate and authoritarian influences, even as its history of extremist fan culture raises ongoing concerns.
+30

Public and Political Behavior

March 20

Lazio's decision to hand out lifetime bans to fans engaging in antisemitic chants, evidenced by references to Adolf Hitler and fascist salutes, reflects a positive move in rejecting extremist ideologies. However, the recurrence of such incidents indicates lingering issues within its fan culture that need to be addressed.

Lazio given suspended stadium ban for antisemitic chants
+30

Business Practices and Ethical Responsibility

March 20

By imposing lifetime bans on fans involved in hate speech and fascist behavior, Lazio demonstrates a commitment to ethical responsibility in addressing discriminatory practices. This move aligns with broader anti-fascist efforts, though the club's historical challenges with extremist behavior among supporters remain a concern.

Lazio given suspended stadium ban for antisemitic chants
JAN

01

2018

Controversial Signings and Far-Right Fan Culture in SS Lazio
-17.96

An analysis of SS Lazio reveals persistent ties to far-right and fascist ideologies, highlighted by historical associations, involvement of influential figures, and the controversial signing of the dictator’s great-grandson in 2018.
-35

Public and Political Behavior

March 20

SS Lazio’s long-standing association with far-right and fascist fan culture, including historical ties to senior Fascist figures and the normalization of fascist symbols in their supporter base, raises serious concerns. Although the club does not directly engage in political lobbying, its cultural environment inadvertently supports authoritarian ideologies.

Celtic vs Lazio: The Champions League tie that became a political powderkeg
-40

Business Practices and Ethical Responsibility

March 20

The club's decision in 2018 to sign Romano Floriani Mussolini, the great-grandson of dictator Benito Mussolini, is highly controversial. This move can be interpreted as an implicit endorsement or normalization of fascist legacies, reflecting deeply problematic business practices that contribute to the rise of authoritarian sympathies.

Celtic vs Lazio: The Champions League tie that became a political powderkeg
MAY

30

1974

Historical Fascist Endorsements and Political Behavior at SS Lazio
-0.43

An analysis of historical events where key figures associated with SS Lazio, notably during the 1970s scudetto race, exhibited support for neo-fascist ideologies. The account particularly highlights striker Chinaglia's public endorsement of the neo-fascist Movimento Sociale Italiano (MSI) and the club's association with far‐right elements, underscoring a pattern of political behavior that bolsters authoritarian narratives.
-70

Public and Political Behavior

March 20

SS Lazio's history as detailed in the article reveals significant political overtones with visible endorsement of far-right ideologies by influential figures, such as Chinaglia's declaration of support for the neo-fascist MSI. This historical pattern of political behavior links the club to authoritarian narratives and contributes negatively to its public and political conduct.

How Lazio’s gun-toting, politically divided misfits won the 1974 Scudetto