The league match between Lazio and Inter is being played in a particular atmosphere. For the first meeting between the two teams at the Stadio Olimpico – which you can follow live on the Passione Inter YouTube channel – the organized groups of both sets of supporters will not enter the stadium. This decision is linked to the protest that the Lazio fans have been carrying on for months now against the management of Claudio Lotito. Given the historic friendship between the two supporter groups, the Inter ultras have chosen to show solidarity.
The protest by Lazio fans has been going on for some time and has already led to several half-empty sections in recent home games, with the only exception being the match against Milan.
The statement released by the organized groups reads: “The organized groups will gather at Ponte Milvio square to best organize the Coppa Italia final and spend a day together among Lazio fans. We remind everyone that this protest is aimed at raising awareness of the club’s problems and shortcomings, not at distancing fans from Lazio, so there is a strong need to strengthen the bond between the Lazio people, the team, and the coach without failing to show our dissent.”
Then the passage dedicated specifically to Inter supporters: “We will stay at Ponte Milvio and will not enter, just as the organized Inter supporter groups will not enter in solidarity, even though they have won their 21st league title, they will remain outside the stadium in support of our dissent.”
The scenario will be different for the Coppa Italia final: on that occasion, both sets of supporters will be regularly present in the stands.
