Source: REUTERS/Remo Casilli
[Saba Sports News] Recently, Lazio officially announced the dismissal of falconer Juan Bernabe, who had worked with the club for over ten years, and that there will no longer be traditional eagle flight performances before Lazio home matches. Lazio released a statement on their official website stating, “Lazio is shocked by the words and actions of Mr. Juan Bernabe, and due to the seriousness of his behavior, the club has immediately terminated all cooperation with him. Lazio understands the pain that losing the eagle performance will cause fans in subsequent home matches, but believes that such behavior cannot be associated with the historical image of Lazio, which is unacceptable.” Lazio’s mascot is an eagle, and 56-year-old Juan Bernabe is a falconer who began working with Lazio in 2011, performing eagle flights before Lazio home matches. However, recently, Juan Bernabe underwent surgery for a prosthetic implant in his lower body and shared his surgical experience online, which sparked significant controversy.