Tag: Lazio

S.S. Lazio, commonly known as Lazio, is a professional football (soccer) club based in Rome, Italy. The full name of the club is Società Sportiva Lazio. The team was founded on January 9, 1900, making it one of the oldest football clubs in Italy. Lazio has a rich history and has enjoyed success both domestically and in European competitions.

Lazio plays its home matches at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome, which is a shared stadium with their city rivals, A.S. Roma. The team’s colors are sky blue and white, and they are often referred to as “Biancocelesti,” which translates to “White and Sky Blues” in English.

Over the years, Lazio has won several Serie A titles, which is the top-tier Italian football league. The club has also secured domestic cups, such as the Coppa Italia, multiple times. Lazio’s most notable period of success came in the late 1990s and early 2000s when they won domestic league titles and achieved success in European competitions.

Lazio has a dedicated fan base and is one of the prominent football clubs in Italy. The rivalry between Lazio and A.S. Roma, known as the “Derby della Capitale,” is one of the most intense and passionate rivalries in Italian football.