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Italian clubs face fan backlash and varying sales progress

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The 2026/27 Italian sports subscription market remains defined by a sharp divergence between club growth and fan backlash. While Serie A season ticket sales have grown by 30% since 2022, individual club trajectories vary significantly. SS Lazio is experiencing a historic crisis. The club has reported only approximately 4,000 season tickets sold, marking the worst performance during Claudio Lotito’s presidency compared to previous seasons where nearly 30,000 were sold. This decline is driven by an organized boycott by the Curva Nord, who are protesting against Lotito for mismanagement, insufficient investment in the squad and youth academy, and unfulfilled promises. The unrest has been exacerbated by the club missing European competitions for a second consecutive year. Supporters have stated they will only attend home matches for the city derby against Roma, opting to follow the team away instead. This boycott was recently visible during a Coppa Italia match, where sections of the Stadio Olimpico remained closed. Recent reports indicate further challenges regarding season ticket renewals, with local media speculating a decline of approximately 4,200 to 4,500 renewals, though the club has not officially confirmed these figures. Despite this commercial downturn, the club’s youth academy has seen success, notably a 4-0 Under-17 victory against Napoli. Analysts suggest Lazio could potentially rebuild trust through low-cost engagement strategies, such as modular ticketing and community events at the Formello training center. This lack of engagement has impacted Lazio’s commercial standing; its brand value fell by 8% to approximately €75 million, widening the economic gap with its rivals. Conversely, AS Roma continues to show positive momentum. The club has surpassed 40,000 season ticket holders, contributing to a 4% increase in brand value to €215 million, ranking it 24th globally and 5th in Serie A. ~~Other clubs like Benevento, Catania, and Cremonese continue to show steady progress in subscription numbers.~~

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