Fan-led campaign gains momentum as political figures join call for change at Lazio.A petition calling for the departure of Claudio Lotito from the presidency of S.S. Lazio has surpassed 40,000 signatures, reflecting mounting frustration among sections of the club’s fan base.The online initiative, launched by supporters critical of the club’s current management, has gained traction in recent days. Among the names reported to have signed are Fabrizio Alfano, spokesperson for Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, and other public figures, giving the petition wider visibility beyond the sporting world. Growing dissatisfaction Discontent with Lotito’s leadership is not new. Since taking control of Lazio in 2004, he has overseen periods of financial stabilisation and competitive success, including Coppa Italia triumphs and regular European qualification. However, critics argue that the club has struggled to make a decisive leap forward, particularly in terms of long-term sporting planning and investment. Recent performances and transfer market strategies have reignited tensions. Fans behind the petition accuse the ownership of lacking ambition and call for a change at the top to “restore competitiveness and vision”. Political undertones The presence of figures linked to national politics among the signatories has added a layer of complexity to the story. While the petition remains a fan-driven initiative, the involvement of well-known names has amplified its resonance. Still, the move remains symbolic. There is currently no formal mechanism through which supporters can directly influence ownership unless a sale of the club becomes a realistic scenario. A divided fan base Lazio’s supporters have long been divided over Lotito’s presidency. Many acknowledge that he rescued the club from serious financial difficulties in the mid-2000s and ensured compliance with financial regulations. Others argue that stability alone is no longer enough for a club with Lazio’s history and ambitions. For now, the petition serves as a barometer of dissatisfaction rather than a concrete turning point. Whether it will translate into tangible changes depends largely on developments within the club and on Lotito’s willingness, or lack thereof, to respond to mounting pressure. At the Stadio Olimpico, the debate is likely to continue both on and off the pitch.

A petition calling for the departure of Claudio Lotito from the presidency of S.S. Lazio has surpassed 40,000 signatures, reflecting mounting frustration among sections of the club’s fan base. The online initiative, launched by supporters critical of the club’s current management, has gained traction in recent days. Among the names reported to have signed are Fabrizio Alfano, spokesperson for Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, and other public figures, giving the petition wider visibility beyond the sporting world. Discontent with Lotito’s leadership is not new. Since taking control of Lazio in 2004, he has overseen periods of financial stabilisation and competitive success, including Coppa Italia triumphs and regular European qualification. However, critics argue that the club has struggled to make a decisive leap forward, particularly in terms of long-term sporting planning and investment. Recent performances and transfer market strategies have reignited tensions. Fans behind the petition accuse the ownership of lacking ambition and call for a change at the top to “restore competitiveness and vision”. The presence of figures linked to national politics among the signatories has added a layer of complexity to the story. While the petition remains a fan-driven initiative, the involvement of well-known names has amplified its resonance. Still, the move remains symbolic. There is currently no formal mechanism through which supporters can directly influence ownership unless a sale of the club becomes a realistic scenario. Lazio’s supporters have long been divided over Lotito’s presidency. Many acknowledge that he rescued the club from serious financial difficulties in the mid-2000s and ensured compliance with financial regulations. Others argue that stability alone is no longer enough for a club with Lazio’s history and ambitions. For now, the petition serves as a barometer of dissatisfaction rather than a concrete turning point. Whether it will translate into tangible changes depends largely on developments within the club and on Lotito’s willingness, or lack thereof, to respond to mounting pressure. At the Stadio Olimpico, the debate is likely to continue both on and off the pitch.