
The upcoming match at Stadio Olimpico between Lazio and Inter Milan is expected to have a record-low attendance due to a joint protest by both fanbases against Lazio president Claudio Lotito. Fans have been boycotting home games since January over dissatisfaction with Lotito's management.
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Stadio Olimpico Set for Desertion as Inter Milan Ultras Join Lazio Fan Protest
The league fixture between Lazio and Inter Milan is set for a record-low attendance, as both sets of fanbase will join forces in the ongoing protest against Claudio Lotito.
The Biancocelestiâs organized fan groups have been boycotting the clubâs home fixtures since January, taking a stance against Lotitoâs administration, accusing the unpopular president of downsizing the project and looking after his own interests rather than the clubâs.
The Lazio fans have decided to make an exception by attending next Wednesdayâs Coppa Italia final against Inter to support Maurizio Sarriâs men in a match that will define their entire campaign. But when the two teams meet at the Stadio Olimpico for a dress rehearsal in Serie A this Saturday, the Aquile fanbase wonât show up.
Interestingly, the Inter Milan ultras have decided to follow suit in a show of solidarity with their Lazio counterparts. The Nerazzurriâs Curva Nord ultras will thus join the gathering at the Ponte Milvio. The organized Lazio fan groups confirmed the news through a statement released on social media, as relayed by Il Messaggero.
Lazio and Inter Milan fans are protesting against Lazio president Claudio Lotito, accusing him of prioritizing personal interests over the club's welfare.
The record-low attendance highlights the severity of fan discontent and the impact of organized protests on club dynamics.
Lazio fans have been boycotting home games since January in response to dissatisfaction with the club's administration under Claudio Lotito.


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Out of solidarity, even the organized Inter supportersâ groups will not be entering the stadium. Despite having just won their 21st Scudetto, they will remain outside the stadium to support our protest.
With both sets of fans not planning to show up, the Stadio Olimpico will be almost completely deserted. Since the boycott began, only 2,000 spectators for Genoa (January 30), 5,000 against Atalanta in the league (February 14), 4,000 for Atalanta in the Coppa Italia (March 4), 2,000 against Sassuolo (March 9), 9,000 for Parma (April 4), and 4,000 for Udinese (April 27).
On the other hand, more than 50,000 attended the victory over AC Milan on March 15, when the organized groups urged Lazio fans to fill their seats at the stadium.