Mussolini’s great-grandson triggers fascist salutes by fans after he scored the winning goal in his side’s game against Cesena.
Mussolini’s great-grandson has triggered an investigation by the Italian federation following alleged fascist salutes.
After fans of the second division team, Juve Stabia, seemed to give fascist salutes in celebration of a goal scored by Benito Mussolini’s great-grandson, the Italian football organisation launched an investigation.
Romano Floriani Mussolini, 21, scored the lone goal during the team’s victory over Cesena at home, as seen. Dozens of spectators saw to react with the fascist salute and fervent cries of “Mussolini” each time the announcer called out “Romano” seven times.
The Football Federation (FIGC) declared that it was investigating the situation. “The Serie B sports judge will receive a report on the incident from the federal prosecutor’s office [of the FIGC] for a decision,” it stated.
The top court in Italy decided this year that, unless it jeopardises public order or runs the risk of resurrecting the outlawed fascist party. Giving the fascist salute is not illegal. Days after footage of hundreds of men performing the fascist salute at an annual event in Rome surfaced, the decision was precipitated by an incident that occurred in Milan.
Juve Stabia, in a statement posted to their website, rejected any connection between the gestures of its fans and fascism. “For 117 years, the club has celebrated the goals of its team,” it said. “When the name of the scoring player is announced. We raise our arms to the sky as a sign of the team that is in our heart and which represents the city. This was once again the case with this goal.”
On loan from Lazio, where he joined the under-19 squad in 2021. Floriani Mussolini has participated in every league game for Juve Stabia this season.
Some people believed that Lazio’s signing would reinforce far-right perceptions of the team. It has long been plagued by accusations of racist chants and fascist euphoria. Juan Bernabé, the falconer assigned to fly the team’s eagle mascot prior to kickoff. He was suspended by the club in 2021 when he was seen on camera supporting Benito Mussolini at the stadium.
Floriani Mussolini has called on people to judge him on his performance. “My great-grandfather, Benito, was a very important person for Italy. But we are in 2024 and the world has changed,” he told La Gazzetta dello Sport, this year.
The granddaughter of Benito Mussolini, whose fascist government took control of Italy in October 1922 and ruled it until 1943. Is his mother, Alessandra, a former Italian and European Member of Parliament.