Overview
- Giacomo Garruto began test sessions at the Stadio Olimpico, with the new eagle set to be presented before Sunday’s match against Lecce and to remain on his glove for a brief circuit.
- Garruto posted a public apology, saying years‑old social‑media messages no longer represent him and expressing regret to those offended.
- The resurfaced posts included nostalgia for Benito Mussolini and insults toward Lazio, with outlets reporting conflicting dates for one key message in 2013 or 2018.
- Online criticism has targeted both Garruto and the club, with fans questioning Lazio’s screening and communications around the appointment.
- Former falconer Juan Bernabé claimed the club’s promotional images for the ‘new’ eagle actually depict the previous bird, Olimpia.