Last night, during police checks, a young Italian tourist was temporarily arrested for flashing the Hitler salute in a Munich restaurant. Police said the 18-year-old was later released after routine checks and bail. Further investigations into this case are now underway.
The controversy didn't stop there, as some Lazio fans inside the historic Hofbräuhaus brewery chanted praises of Il Duce, complete with Roman salutes. A video published by "Repubblica" captured these embarrassing moments, quickly circulating in the media. The brewery's management stated that they were unaware of these incidents and would have intervened had they been informed.
Rome's Sports Councillor, Alessandro Onorato, firmly condemned the fans' behaviour: "The images of Lazio fans chanting "Il Duce" and giving Roman salutes are a disgrace. They cast a slur on the team, on the entire fan base, and on the city of Rome." He stressed that this situation does not represent the majority of fans and called for an unequivocal condemnation, highlighting the importance of anti-fascism as an essential condition of being Italian.
The case is now the focus of an investigation by the Munich police, who are trying to identify those responsible for these controversial incidents. The incident raises concerns about the attitude of some fan groups and highlights the need to clearly distance ourselves from fascist positions.
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