In his words: Lazio president's synagogue visit was disingenuous
- Matthew Klimberg
On his plane ride from Milan to Rome, where he was to lay three wreaths at the synagogue, Mr. Lotito was overheard by other passengers disingenuously speaking about his upcoming public appearance. “This isn’t worth s***,” he said, referring to the trip. “Do you understand why we’re here? It’s all scripted.”
He also appeared dismayed that he, and the two players he brought with him – Felipe Anderson and Wallace – wouldn’t be seen with the leader of the synagogue. “The rabbi is in New York. Is the vice-rabbi there?”
If we are to believe the multiple passengers on the flight, it’s clear that Mr. Lotito saw his gesture as more of an obligation than a genuine act of empathy.
As of posting, he has not responded to the accusations.