Lazio fans protest after TV host Pino Insegno’s death comment on club president

On 2 July 2026, more than 25,000 Lazio supporters organized a march in Rome, beginning at Ponte Milvio and ending at Piazzale Ankara near the Stadio Flaminio. The demonstration, part of an ongoing protest against club president Claudio Lotito, featured speeches from organized fan groups and several Lazio‑affiliated celebrities.

During the event, television presenter Pino Insegno addressed the crowd and said a line that was quickly interpreted on social media as wishing death on Lotito. The remark sparked outrage online, with users condemning the statement as inappropriate. Insegno later told reporters the comment was a joke and that he had spoken with Lotito about it. Lotito declined to comment further, stating he knew nothing about the incident.

The episode has amplified tensions between the club’s leadership and its fan base, drawing widespread media attention within Italy.