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Lazio Unveils New Eagle Mascot as Ex-Falconer Challenges Authenticity

The club moves to revive a match-day tradition paused after a scandal involving the previous handler.

Overview

  • Lazio posted an official photo of the new raptor taken at the Fersini facility in Formello.
  • The club plans a supporter vote to choose the bird’s name, echoing the naming process used in 2010.
  • The first in-stadium flight is expected in 2026 after several weeks of training, with a new falconer yet to be announced.
  • Former handler Juan Bernabè publicly contested the images, claiming the eagle shown is the original mascot, Olimpia.
  • Olimpia is separately scheduled for an appearance on February 9, 2026 at Sportvillage in Verano Brianza, announced by Michele Criscitello.