Right back, just 21 years old, was loaned by Lazio to Juve Stabia until June 2025
Romano Floriani Mussolini, great-grandson of the former Italian dictator, made his debut as a professional goalscorer by scoring the only goal of the match that guaranteed the team’s 1-0 victory in Serie B of the Italian Championship. The moment was marked by a reaction from the fans, who, upon hearing his first name, began chanting the surname Mussolini and making gestures associated with fascism.
The young right-back, just 21 years old, was loaned by Lazio to Juve Stabia until June 2025. Before joining the club, Romano began his career in Roma’s youth teams, where he developed his skills. This season, he has already participated in 19 games. The goal that sealed Juve Stabia’s victory was scored with a header, in the 21st minute of the first half, after a precise cross from Piscopo. Speaking to the Italian newspaper “Gazzetta dello Sport”, the player says he prefers to be called just Romano Mussolini and not Romano Floriani.
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Controversy in Italian football.
Romano Floriani Mussolini, great-grandson of the Italian dictator, scores his first goal as a professional for Juve Stabia to beat Cesena 1-0 in Serie B… and his team’s stands react like this.
The 21-year-old player, on loan from Lazio, explained in…
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