Lazio player attacked: President says 'Don't make a fuss'

Ciro Immobile, captain of the Italian league side Lazio, was attacked while dropping his son off at school. The statement made by the Lazio president following the incident has sparked significant discussion.

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Lazio player attacked: President says 'Don't make a fuss'

Italian Serie A side Lazio's striker and captain Ciro Immobile was attacked while taking his four-year-old son to school.

According to a report by Sözcü, the incident occurred near the school. A group of the Italian club's fans arrived in front of the school, hurled severe insults at the player, and physically assaulted him. The Italian striker was with his wife and 4-year-old son when he was subjected to verbal and physical abuse in front of the school entrance. The forward stated that he would file a criminal complaint against these individuals.

THIS HAPPENS TO ME EVERY DAY

Lazio president Claudio Lotito spoke out following the attack on Immobile. Lotito said, "This happens to me every day; I have been in the public eye for 20 years. I receive death threats against me and my family every day. I am the president of a company with 8 thousand employees, and I don't make such a fuss. I will not speak any further."