Claudio Lotito criticized as former journalists call for dialogue with Lazio fans

Two former Rai Sport journalists, Gianni Bezzi and Stefano Mattei, published letters in Il Tempo condemning Lazio president Claudio Lotito. Both letters accuse Lotito of refusing to engage with supporters, of prioritising personal profit—claiming the club channels roughly €10 million a year to his family—and of mismanaging the club’s finances. They highlight Lazio’s recent decline: no trophies for two seasons, a ninth‑place finish, and a revenue drop to half of its 2019‑20 level. The writers argue that empty seats at the Olimpico and a lack of fan‑club dialogue are worsening the club’s situation, and they urge a new approach to restore the team’s historic passion.

The criticism expands to broader concerns about Lotito’s leadership style, describing him as part of an outdated presidential model and warning that continued alienation of supporters could further harm Lazio’s sporting and economic prospects.