Ciro Immobile was verbally and physically attacked on Friday morning. © ANSA / RONALD WITTEK

Lazio captain Immobile attacked in the presence of his family

Lazio Rome captain Ciro Immobile was attacked in front of his family. The attacker confirmed this on Friday evening.

March 15, 2024

From: dpa

A group attacked him verbally and physically in front of his son's preschool on Friday morning, Immobile reported. His wife and four-year-old son were present at the incident. According to media reports, the former Dortmund player and his family have already had to endure verbal attacks in public in the past few days.

Since the resignation of the previous Lazio coach Maurizio Sarri, rumors have been circulating on social media that Immobile was involved in the coach's departure. According to Immobile's team of spokespersons, Friday's attack was the result of "incitement to hatred carried out by some media and journalists through their social channels." They spread hateful statements against the striker.

Ciro Immobile has only scored six goals so far this season. © ANSA / ANNA SZILAGYI

Shortly after the incident, the 34-year-old instructed his lawyers to take criminal action against those responsible. “Incitement to hatred is a criminal offense that must be punished,” his spokesman said in a statement.