Lazio’s star player Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, a key figure in the team’s midfield, was subjected to racist abuse from the opposing crowd during a match at Stadio Via del Mare.
Despite the offensive chants, Dele-Bashiru responded by dancing, showing remarkable restraint in the face of hostility.
Lazio, although struggling, secured a 1-0 victory in the match. As the Lazio players celebrated their hard-earned win, Dele-Bashiru, who was part of the celebrations, heard the insults coming from the Lecce supporters.
Instead of reacting angrily, he turned toward the section of the crowd, responding by continuing to celebrate and dance.
In doing so, he sent a powerful message of resilience and defiance against hate and animosity with calmness.
Additionally, his teammate, Lazio goalkeeper Ivan Provedel, stepped in to support Dele-Bashiru when the abuse escalated, escorting him off the pitch.
Dele-Bashiru, who was loaned from Turkey’s Hatayspor this season, has been performing admirably for Lazio.
At just 23 years old, he has played mainly as a rotational player but has already made an impact.
In the Europa League, he has scored 2 goals and provided 2 assists in 4 matches, and he also netted a goal in the league.