Lazio's di Canio suspended after ‘fascist’ gesture

Lazio's Paolo di Canio has been banned for one match and fined by the Italian football federation for an allegedly fascist salute.

Tue, 20 Dec, 2005 - 20:19

Lazio's Paolo di Canio has been banned for one match and fined by the Italian football federation for an allegedly fascist salute.

The former West Ham and Celtic striker misses tomorrow night’s Serie A match at Lecce, and has also been ordered to pay €10,000 following his gesture during Saturday’s league game against Juventus.

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