Liverpool and Lazio fans: A match made in heaven
May 4, 2010
Liverpool fans have finally found their match, Lazio fans in Italy are as classless as their ‘twins’ in England. This weekend, both sides were involved in potential title-deciding ties. Liverpool played table toppers Chelsea, while Lazio played defending champions Inter Milan. Both Liverpool and Lazio are no where near the top of the league, but still they had the chance to hurt the title chances of their most hated rivals, ManUtd and Roma respectively.
While a Liverpool banner said “Cockney 4 a day”, one in Lazio’s Stadio Olimpico saying “Scudetto – Game Over” cleared any doubts that a conspiracy was being plotted.
When Frank Lampard scored the decisive goal at Anfield, Liverpool ‘faithful’ were seen celebrating openly in the stands. Very similar scenes were witnessed in Italy where Lazio fans celebrated when Inter scored. Later, Some Lazio fans even celebrated in the streets as if their team had won.
Lazio’s unsportsmanlike actions were criticized by Italy biggest news papers:
“Lazio surrenders without a fight.”
“Those who love sports, not just football, cannot celebrate in seeing Lazio’s quiet obedience to its fans, who wanted it to lose.”
Even Inter president Massimo Moratti looked surprised:
“The crowd was completely with us and that was a very odd situation.”
Liverpool are not far bahind, one of their most popular fansite, KOPTalk, declared Gerrard’s back pass the best thing their captain had done all season.
With yet another trophyless season confirmed, and no Champions League football next year, shouldn’t Liverpool fans be worried about their clubs future more than anything? The financial impact is only half of their problems, they also face possible exit of their star players which will further weaken the team.
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