The ongoing dispute between Lazio and the city of Amsterdam has escalated, with club president Claudio Lotito announcing plans to request €1 million in compensation from the Dutch capital. This claim arises in the wake of a decision to ban Lazio supporters from attending the Europa League match against Ajax, scheduled for next Thursday.
Calciomercato report that the situation has taken on political dimensions, prompting involvement from Italian ministers of Sport and Foreign Affairs, who are collaborating with the embassy to find a reasonable resolution to the issue. The likelihood of the Dutch authorities reversing their decision regarding the ban is slim, given the tight timeframe. However, discussions about compensation are gaining traction.
Recently, Amsterdam’s mayor responded to an official statement from Lazio demanding refunds for fans who had already purchased tickets—approximately 2,600 before the travel ban was imposed—as well as for travel expenses incurred. The mayor’s refusal to reimburse these costs has not deterred Lazio from pursuing their claims. The club is exploring various strategies to assert its rights and those of its supporters, whom they believe have been unjustly harmed by a late decision based on unfounded prejudices from Amsterdam officials.
