Di Canio plays down 'Roman' salute

Lazio’s Paolo Di Canio claims his controversial salute at last month’s city derby at the Stadio Olimpico was misinterpreted as being fascist.

The veteran striker, who returned to Lazio for a second spell in the summer after leaving Charlton, caused an uproar when he extended his arm to the crowd, an image that was photographed and shown in newspapers around the world.