The footballer grandson of dictator Mussolini stirred up Italy.

Italian dictator Benito Mussolini's footballer grandson Romano Floriani Mussolini was loaned from Lazio to Serie B team Juve Stabia at the beginning of the season. The 21-year-old right-back's goal in the match against Cesena sparked debates in Italy.

SCORING HIS FIRST GOAL IN PROFESSIONAL CAREER

Juve Stabia won 1-0 against Cesena in the 18th week of Serie B with a goal from Romano Floriani. Thus, he scored his first goal in his young professional career.

HIS NAME ECHOED IN THE STANDS AFTER THE GOAL

After the goal, the name of Romano Floriani Mussolini echoed with great enthusiasm in the stands, bringing debates in Italy as well. There were those who thought this was not a problem, as well as those who opposed it.

MUSSOLINI WANTS TO USE HIS LAST NAME

On the other hand, the 21-year-old right-back had previously stated in an interview that he wanted to use the last name Mussolini instead of Floriani. The young footballer's full name is Romano Floriani Mussolini.

PERFORMANCE

The 21-year-old right-back Mussolini, who spent last season with Serie C team Pescara and was loaned from Serie A team Lazio to Serie B team Juve Stabia at the beginning of the season, has shown a performance of 1 goal and 2 assists in 19 official matches this season. The young footballer has a contract with Lazio, which holds his transfer rights, until 2026.