REBELS: Di Canio - the West Ham legend with links to facism
Story updated
The story in brief
7-second readThe forward is a cult hero at many of his former clubs, but is reviled by many Italians because of his fascination with Benito Mussolini
From the source
The joy that came with rejoining Lazio in August 2004 overwhelmed Di Canio to such an extent that he writes in his book 'Il Ritorno' that he "lost the power of speech" and could do nothing but cry continuously.
It was because the transfer was something that he hadn't even dared to dream possible, primarily because he was 34 at the time, while he'd also just signed a contract extension with Charlton two months previously.
Struggling Lazio weren't even in a position to match his salary at The Valley, but that didn't matter in the end as Di Canio accepted a colossal wage cut in order to re-join his beloved Biancocelesti.
At a glance
- Reporting status
- Reported
- Original publisher
- GOAL ↗
- Source published
- Clubs covered
- West Ham United
Attributed publisher reporting. Kickjolly has not independently confirmed the claim.
Source context
This brief is drawn from GOAL. The original report is linked below for its complete context.
Read original report ↗THE NEXT STORY STARTS HERE
Keep reading
More stories connected to this one. Find your next talking point.
Tottenham insider brings up West Ham sporting director Mark Noble having a ‘really good chat’ with Spurs youngster
West Ham United sporting director Mark Noble was spotted sharing a friendly exchange with former Hammer Elisha Sowunmi following his cross-town transfer to Tottenham Hotspur.
To The Lane And Back
West Ham’s £45m transfer call looks crazier by the day - Nuno must demand more
West Ham rejected an offer worth up to £45m for Taty Castellanos, but he has struggled for form in the Championship this season.West Ham have had a positive start to...
Football League World
West Ham United Midfielder Clarifies His Future: Is His Deal Smart Promotion Insurance?
West Ham’s aim is clear, and that is to return to the Premier League. Nuno Espírito Santo’s side sit third in the Championship after 12 games and have scored 32 goals, but…
The 4th Official
'Always under pressure' - patience for Nuno wanes at West Ham
West Ham United head coach Nuno Espirito Santo says he is under pressure every day as West Brom win intensifies criticism of him.
BBC Sport
West Ham 1-3 West Brom: Boos for Nuno, joy for Baggies
West Ham head coach Nuno Espirito Santo faced the wrath of the London Stadium crowd after a 3-1 defeat to West Bromwich Albion in the Championship on Saturday.
GOAL
Championship roundup: Pressure grows on Nuno as West Ham beaten at home
Hammers fans angry after West Brom seal 3-1 victory Swansea win 4-0; Middlesbrough cruise against Charlton Nuno Espirito Santo is facing mounting pressure after West Brom’s…
The GuardianThe stands
0 commentsHave your say. Keep it about football. Guest comments are reviewed before appearing publicly.
Be the first to start the conversation.