Roma Defender Under Investigation For Celebrating Win Over Lazio By Waving Giant Rat Flag

ROME: The Italian soccer federation has opened an investigation into Roma defender Gianluca Mancini’s celebrations on the finish of Saturday’s capital derby which noticed the participant waving an enormous flag in Lazio colours that additionally had a large rat painted on it.

Mancini, who mentioned he was “the happiest man in the world” after his objective gave Roma a 1-0 win over Lazio in Serie A, joyously celebrated with the remainder of his staff in entrance of the Giallorossi followers however sparked controversy when he was seen waving the flag.

“I didn’t want to offend anyone, I took the first flag they gave me,” Mancini mentioned. “I apologize.”

FIGC president Gabriele Gravina confirmed to Italian media on Sunday that the federation had opened an investigation.

The 27-year-old Mancini faces a possible effective however may additionally danger a suspension.

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