Football rivalries are an undeniable aspect of the sport, with some intense clashes taking place among fan bases. When conducted within respectful boundaries, these rivalries add another layer to the game. However, when they extend into derogatory behaviours, it compromises the essence of the game. A recent match between Lazio and Celtic serves as a …
Shedding Light on the Dark History.
Lucas Leiva. That name is a throwback, isn’t it? The Brazilian played for Liverpool for a decade, starting from 2007 to 2017, and was known for his hard tackling and no-nonsense defending. In fact, his style and manner of play meant he has the second most tackles in Premier League history, only behind Gareth Barry. …
After winning the first-ever UEFA Europa Conference League against Feyenoord, AS Roma arrived in Rome to a grand reception. The city was painted in Red and Gold as Romanistas took to the streets in droves to celebrate their side’s win. Shortly after arrival, the team embarked on a parade and hopped aboard a double-decker. Surrounded by their …
Italian spearhead Ciro Immobile took part in a charity match organized by the Lazio Sports Center. However, there was a slight twist in the tale as instead of donning the match-day jersey, the striker was spotted on the field in a referee’s avatar! Hosted in Formello, the friendly clash was between select Lazio employees and …
In the spirit of displaying solidarity in standing against evils that plague the beloved game of football and by extension the society as a whole, the fans gathered at the majestic stadiums of San Siro and Stadio Olimpico made symbolic gestures to promulgate their righteous ideals. AC Milan was host to the Nerazzurri for the …
Maurizio Sarri is back in Serie A, and so is the signature style of play that he is known to mould for his team. The Neapolitan head coach has returned to his native country to take over SS Lazio after a year-long hiatus, and one can well imagine the signature ‘Sarrismo’ – the term used …
Jose Mourinho’s mural painted in honour of him being appointed as the new AS Roma manager has now been vandalised by what looks like the work of some excited Lazio fans after the announcement of Maurizio Sarri at the helm. In the new mural painted by graffiti artist Harry Greb in Rome’s Testaccio neighbourhood, Mourinho’s …
Top clubs in Europe have consistently had Sergej Milinkovic-Savic on their wishlists for quite a while now, and his finish against Norway in Serbia’s UEFA Euro 2021 qualifier explains the faith often invested upon him. The Lazio midfielder came off the bench against Norway, and displayed nerves of steel to score a magnificently calm chipped …