The Italian minister and lifelong Biancoceleste fan speaks with pride while supporters gather in the club’s birthplace to honor 126 years of history
Lazio’s 126th anniversary was marked not only by the passion of its supporters in Piazza della Libertà, but also by the words of Francesco Lollobrigida, who joined the celebrations and reaffirmed the deep cultural value of the Biancoceleste identity.
Speaking at the event held at Parco dei Daini, Lollobrigida underlined how Lazio represents far more than a football club.
“I believe it is an honor to be a Lazio supporter, in a multisport club that is perhaps the biggest in the world, certainly in Europe,” he said. “I feel I am someone who grew up with these colors, with this identity, history and tradition. Lazio is deeply connected to this city and remains the first team of the Capital.”
The minister also recalled the historical roots of the club, linking the present to the past:
“On these fields, derbies were played against teams that existed at the time. Even today we are proud of this belonging and we never miss a chance to remember its historical and formative value.”
From father to daughter, a shared Biancoceleste tradition
Lollobrigida also highlighted how Lazio support is often passed down through generations:
“I’m happy to be here celebrating our birthday. Yesterday my daughter was in Piazza della Libertà, so from father to daughter we represent a tradition that grows stronger and remains a symbol of our Capital and our nation.”
A night of celebration in Piazza della Libertà
As tradition dictates, Lazio supporters gathered late into the night in Piazza della Libertà, the symbolic birthplace of the club founded on January 9, 1900. Despite the cold Roman evening, fans filled the square with flags, chants and songs, celebrating 126 years of history, identity and belonging.
A night of passion and memory, confirming once again how Lazio is not just a football club—but a living part of Rome’s cultural fabric.
