Steven: Is there anything else that you would like to say to Lazio fans? If so, with whom do you speak? Additionally, he was a FIFA World Cup winner in 1938 with Italy, winning the FIFA World Cup Silver Ball (second-best player in the competition) and the FIFA World Cup Silver Boot (second top goalscorer in the competition). Come ogni anno però, qualche refuso più o meno importante affligge quella che è un’opera capace comunque di raccogliere una notevolissima mole di dati. Scudetto 1915, anche l’Enciclopedia del calcio a sostegno della Lazio! La Lazio vicina ad un terzo scudetto? Gian Luca: “I can tell you that I recently made some exceptional discoveries that will explain why (and how) Genoa being named the Northern Italian Champions in 1914/1915 was exploited (and/or at least misunderstood) over the years, magically resulting in the Rossoblu being named the National Italian Champion (and consequently the Scudetto) of the 1914/15 season.”. But if the ex aequo is granted, it would endow the Ligurian club with a sense of officialism, which they have lacked thus far.”. Mignogna risponde. Pronta la replica dell’Avvocato Mignogna. But every now and then, I am in contact with Genoese historians, by which dialectical battles occur at both the historical and media level. Steven: Do you support Società Sportiva Lazio? Riportiamo di seguito il comunicato ufficiale dell’Avv. In practice, Lazio was the only Italian team that actually qualified for the National Final, which was suspended due to World War I (with the title then consequently – and wrongly – being solely assigned to Genoa; the Northern Champion). The Commission of Experts was appointed, and in July of 2016, they formally elaborated their opinion. FabBelli. Gian Luca Mignogna has been a lawyer for over 25 years and is the author of ‘Lo Scudetto Spezzato: Storia Di Un Campionato Mai Terminato’. Il 22 Maggio 1915 l’allora Federazione Italiana Giuoco Calcio si riunì d’urgenza a seguito della “ Mobilitazione Generale ” indetta dal Governo Italiano. LAZIO E SCUDETTO 1915: LE PROSSIME MOSSE DI MIGNOGNA “Nei prossimi giorni usciranno tre nuovi comunicati, uno a settimana, con i quali metteremo a puntino gli ultimi tasselli che proveranno come e perchè qualcuno ha dolosamente o inavvertitamente equivocato l’assegnazione di quel campionato trasformandolo da settentrionale a italiano. ● F) ASSEGNARE LO SCUDETTO 1914/15 EX AEQUO A LAZIO E GENOA IN VIRTU' DELL'ARTICOLO 16 DEL REGOLAMENTO UFFICIALE DEL CAMPIONATO, DICHIARARE ENTRAMBI I CLUB CAMPIONI D’ITALIA PER TALE STAGIONE CALCISTICA E FREGIARE COL TRICOLORE I BIANCAZZURRI PER IL PRIMATO ALL’EPOCA CONSEGUITO NELL’ITALIA CENTRO … Below is the complete interview. Scudetto 1915, la Lazio al Genoa: titolo anche nostro, finale mai disputata di GIULIO CARDONE e RICCARDO CAPONETTI As for Lazio, they can’t go too far because of the conflict of interest, but it is in the facts that they deserve to and want the claim of ex aequo for the 1915 Scudetto. Lazio were already in the Final after winning the Southern category and were only waiting for the second qualified team from the northern regions of Italy. Mignogna, avvocato di fede biancoceleste, ha parlato dello scudetto del 1915 su Lazio Story. Gian Luca: “The petition was – and still is – fundamental because it involves everyone, acts as supporting evidence for the case, and allows me to send necessary updates (which everyone receives once they sign the petition).”. It is incredible how he has succeeded in the mezzala (attacking midfielder) role. However, most of society likely know of him due to his consistent efforts to award Italian Serie A club S.S. Lazio the 1915 Scudetto. MignognaLeggi anche:LAZIO SCUDETTO 1915 - Avv. Becoming an increasingly mentioned topic in the media and within the football world, Steven Moore – Founder and Owner of The Laziali – reached out to Gian Luca to ask a few questions. Nuove accuse contro il Qatar, per i Mondiali del 2022. In effetti, mentre la Roma è stata Campione d’Italia per 3 volte, la Lazio si è fermata a due. He is a true legend, which new generations should never forget… In addition, there is Vincenzo D’Amico, a great number ten, and certainly the most memorable player for me in the past 30 years.”. Non ci sono più dubbi: «Date lo scudetto 1915 ex aequo con il Genoa alla Lazio». Mignogna; 20.02 14:33 - Lazio, dal Genoa passa sempre uno scudetto: il 1915 … I also have a good relationship with him; it is further backed by the fact that we are, more or less peers, and come from the same district of Rome. Steven: Who is your ‘all-time’ favorite Lazio player? Steven: Were you the lawyer that initiated the case surrounding the 1915 Scudetto? Steven: Do you know what Genoa’s stance is regarding this case? But we have never talked about the 1915 Scudetto because the President is also a Federal Councilor; he is in a so-called ‘conflict of interest’ regarding this case… I met Stefano De Martino when I founded Lazio Story with Fabio Belli. Steven: Who is your ‘current’ favorite Lazio player? Gian Luca: “Instinctively, I would have to say Giorgio Chinaglia, because he made me proud to be a Lazio supporter. In 1937, he led the club to a runner-up finish in both the Serie A and the Mitropa Cup and was the Serie A top goalscorer on two occasions. On Sunday May 23, 1915, the same day as the scheduled matches between Genoa-Torino and Milan-Inter were to determine the outcome of the Northern category of Italian football, Italy declared they were ready to enter the war. Steven: Do you speak regularly with members of the club? Mostra i commenti. Gian Luca: “I have acted solely on behalf of some small shareholders and petitioners who support Lazio. Lo dice la commissione nominata dal presidente della Figc Tavecchio in dieci pagine di dettagliata relazione. Gian Luca: “I do not believe so; the two issues are totally autonomous and independent of each other. Speciale TG Lalaziosiamonoi.it - Coronavirus, la Serie A che vuole ripartire e lo Scudetto Lazio del 1915. It was eventually awarded to Genoa, but Lazio continue to contest the decision, as the Italian government declared war on the Empire of Austria and Hungary, forcing the regionalised precursor to our current one-division Serie A to stop. Simone Inzaghi has proven to be a great coach by seeing certain skills in him. I have great respect for President Gravina, but the Italian Football Federation is made up of many components; when politics is involved, one cannot be sure of anything… However, what I will say, is that an unfavorable decision is made against Lazio, I would not hesitate for even a second to go through all possible and imaginable degrees of judgment (to prove that they are wrong). All of this is mentioned in the book “Lo Scudetto Spezzato”, which I had the pleasure of writing together with Emiliano Foglia. However, if I approach the question in a more rational way, then I feel like saying Silvio Piola. Is it on hold? The Biancocelesti might still have a case over 100 years later, as it is not clear when the Scudetto was assigned to Genoa, because they never found any official documents stating that the Rossoblu had been awarded the trophy, but reports claim it could be anywhere between 1919 and 1929. Scudetto 1915 - Gian Luca Mignogna e Fabio Belli ospiti a Cittaceleste TV. However, unfortunately, numerous institutional crises followed and proceedings had been blocked until last year (2019). Steven: Is there anything else that you would like to say about this case that people may not be aware of? Wallace: Lazio Ready to Sell Brazilian Defender, Sofian Kiyine: Lazio Set to Bring Midfielder to Rome. La rivalità sportiva tra Roma e Lazio è molto accesa e spesso i tifosi giallorossi “ prendono in giro ” i cugini laziali rivendicando di aver vinto uno Scudetto in più. Gian Luca: “I have occasional meetings with Claudio Lotito, with whom I have maintained a good relationship with. Abbiamo scavato nella storia e ogni volta che usciva un pezzettino di questa vicenda non solo abbiamo capito che la Lazio meritava il titolo, ma è venuto fuori che il caso dello Scudetto 1915 è di fatto il più grande scandalo del calcio italiano“. The tale implements that the Grifone were handed the championship, according to testimonies from the time, because of their superiority over Lazio on paper. Gian Luca: “I was born – and currently live – in Rome. 06.07 16:45 - Scudetto 1915, Mignogna: "Il Guerin Sportivo ha messo in dubbio l'assegnazione al Genoa" 22.02 13:45 - Lazio, Scudetto 1915: presentate nuove prove in Figc. Lazio | Scudetto 1915, Mignogna: “Il Genoa fu condannato per corruzione, ma graziato da poteri istituzionali e storiografia” L’avv. This then allowed me to create an online petition on change.org named ‘Lazio 1914/15: Campione d’Italia Ex Aequo!’ which eventually resulted in me managing to get the Italian Football Federation to open an official investigation into the 1914/15 season; ex aequo is Latin for ‘according to the right and good’ or ‘from equity and conscience’.”. Steven: What is Lazio’s stance on this case? My team and I are expecting a favorable outcome; in the meantime, we have continued our research, and we have found and filed additional official documents that reinforce my thesis.”. However, thanks to Fabio Belli – who was formerly responsible of regional newspaper ‘Il Nuovo Corriere Laziale’ – I was able to write an article titled ‘Lazio 1915: Lo Scudetto Negato!’ on May 24th, 2015; May 24th is the anniversary of Italy entering World War I (in 1915). “ Quando nel 2015 ho inoltrato alla Figc la richiesta di assegnazione ex aequo a Genoa e Lazio dello Scudetto 1915, l’ho fatto sulla base delle conoscenze storiografiche all’epoca già note a tutti. FabBelli. Hanno alzato un polverone mediatico le dichiarazioni di Alfredo Parisi, presidente di Federsupporter, che si è schierato dalla parte del Genoa nella rivendicazione della Lazio dello scudetto per ex aequo del 1914/1915. Scudetto 1915, in casa Lazio c’è ancora molto da dire: come ogni anno, quello con l’Almanacco Illustrato del Calcio Panini è un appuntamento imperdibile per gli appassionati. Steven: This case is approaching its fifth anniversary. Lazio fear repeat of 1915 Scudetto controversy, Report: Gomez clears the air with Percassi, Report: Napoli and Gattuso set the targets, Nainggolan: 'Conte gave me eight minutes and blamed me for everything', Agent: 'Osimhen didn't go to a disco in Ibiza'. Although he played in the 1930s, when it was another kind of football, we must not forget what he did while at Lazio. 12:39. Gian Luca: “Unfortunately, due to the emergence of COVID-19 (that is continuing to wreak havoc worldwide), the official decision has been delayed. Diaconale cita il campionato del 1915 che fu assegnato al Genoa affermando erroneamente che la Lazio era prima. Since then, a new ‘Historical Commission’ has been appointed to work on the case and is expected to present its conclusions shortly. La petizione della Lazio La Lazio 1914-1915, vincitrice del girone finale dell'Italia centrale prima della sospensione bellica. Lazio Scudetto 1915. Together, with my colleague Pasquale Trane, we discovered that there was a national newspaper that existed in Italy which has been forgotten by the name of ‘L’Italia Sportiva’; they had documented that Lazio was first the Champion of Central Italy and then the Champion of Central-Southern Italy in the 1914/15 season. Steven: Do you think that the decisions that will be made regarding the 2019/2020 Serie A season will ultimately decide the fate of the 1914/1915 season? He also knows how to defend; I would say he is truly a complete midfielder.”. Il primo scudetto dell'era Lotito potrebbe arrivare ad agosto: nulla capace di placare l'ira del tifo biancoceleste nei confronti del Presidente, ma comunque una soddisfazione per la Lazio. 35:27. Most of society, however, likely know of him due to his constant and consistent efforts to award Italian Serie A club Società Sportiva Lazio the 1915 Scudetto.Becoming an increasingly mentioned topic in the media and within the football world, … Nessun motivo medico o sociale dietro la richiesta, semplicemente la Lazio vuole giocarsi le sue chance di Scudetto fino in fondo e non vedersi stoppata da una sospensione. How much longer do you think that we will have to wait for an official decision to be made? "Quando oltre cinque anni fa è partita la rivendicazione ex aequo dello Scudetto 1915, l’obiettivo era “solo” quello di ridare onore, dignità e diritti sportivi agli Eroi di una Lazio fortemente pregiudicata dagli eventi della Prima Guerra Mondiale. Gian Luca Mignogna: Lazio and the 1915 Scudetto, ex aequo is Latin for ‘according to the right and good’ or ‘from equity and conscience’.”, I recently made some exceptional discoveries. Proprio ieri l’avvocato Gian Luca Mignogna (promotore numero uno della rivendicazione) ha depositato presso la Figc un estratto dell’Enciclopedia “Il Grande Calcio”, in cui anche il direttore Giorgio Tosatti affermava: “La Lazio avrebbe disputato anche la finalissima del 1915, ma a […] However, I realize that if I think like this, I become a philanthropist and a utopian…”. But it is important to note that they have confirmed to the Commission of Experts that they do not have any official documents; it is probably better for them to remain quiet and watch everything unfold. Even though the Final between the Rossoblu and the Biancocelesti never took place, history shows Genoa winning the showdown. Lazio fear repeat of 1915 Scudetto controversy By Football Italia staff Serie A 2019-20 risks having to stop prematurely because of the Coronavirus outbreak, which would be … However, in November 2019, FIGC President Gabriele Gravina publicly said that there would soon be an official statement made about the 1915 Scudetto. Igli Tare is the person I know least at the club, but his excellent work is available for all to see.”. 1:58. If not, who started this case? Steven: Tell us more about your petition on change.org. Ed ha compiuto un altro importantissimo passo, forse fondamentale. Steven: How did you become a fan of Società Sportiva Lazio? Gian Luca Mignogna per far luce sulla vicenda concernente lo Scudetto 1915, in cui i diritti della Lazio furono palesemente calpestati. Gian Luca: “Legally there is only one solution; according to all of the documents and pieces of evidence I have provided (and that exist) both Lazio and Genoa should both be declared Champions of Italy for the 1914/1915 season. Genoa topped the table on seven points, followed by Torino and Inter on five and Milan on three, but the matches were never played. Vai al prossimo articolo. La battaglia per il riconoscimento di un diritto negato alla Lazio da quella che il promotore dell'iniziativa, l'avvocato Gian Luca Mignogna, ha definito "un'ingiustizia secolare", va avanti. Lazio 1914/15: Campione d’Italia Ex Aequo! I have never had any official assignment from Lazio, but it is obvious that the club appreciates my work a lot; on several occasions, the club has also said it publicly.”. Gian Luca: “No. How does this petition support this case? From Laziali and calcio fans worldwide, thank you, Gian Luca, for your dedication, hard work, and professionalism throughout this case; this article was translated from Italian to English with the assistance of Vittorio Campanile. “All’indomani del 104emo anniversario dello scoppio della Grande Guerra, a quattro anni dalla rivendicazione ex aequo a Lazio e Genoa dello scudetto 1915 ed in...More 25 Maggio 2019 1223 0 Gian Luca: “Yes, my heart has beaten fast for Lazio since I was a child.”. Let’s not forget that in Rome, there are two football teams, and that there is a lot of competition between them regarding the Scudetto 1915; if Lazio is awarded the title, they will have each won the league on three occasions.”. ***** click here for the latest news and updates concerning the 1915 scudetto. Gian Luca Mignogna has been a lawyer for over 25 years and is the author of ‘Lo Scudetto Spezzato: Storia Di Un Campionato Mai Terminato’. Then, I gradually got to know most of the correspondents of the Italian newspapers and the staff of the sites that deal with Lazio, with which I have established excellent synergies. Lo Scudetto del 1915 è una battaglia che vede ancora impegnato il mondo biancoceleste. Gian Luca: “The issue regarding the 1915 Scudetto was known in part for many years. il terzo potrebbe essere quello del…1915. Gian Luca: “Laziali, continue to support us and to fight with us; this is one of those battles destined to change history…”. At school, everyone became Lazio fans, or at least almost all of us. Without any valid proof, they still claim to have obtained the national title between 1919 and 1921; this is when Genoa was the most politically powerful club in the nation…”. Gian Luca: “After the official investigation was opened, the Italian Football Federation told me that other pieces of evidence were needed, besides the ones already known and originally provided. However, in terms of timing for any official decision to be made, the decisions that must be made regarding the current football season will likely slow down the decisions concerning the 1914/15 season.”. Gian Luca: “When I launched the petition in 2015, and all the Italian media began to talk about the issue, I had the opportunity to get to know and receive the compliments of both the President of Lazio (Claudio Lotito) and the President of Lazio Polisportiva (Antonio Buccioni). The Coronavirus outbreak has put football on hold in Italy and has started to affect the rest of the European leagues as well. When this happens, it would give me an immense amount of satisfaction not only as a lawyer, but also as a Lazio fan and as an Italian citizen.”. In 2019-20 we are in the middle of more uncertainty on how the season will end, and Lazio awkwardly sit one point behind Juventus in the middle of a suspended campaign and another possible interruption. Scudetto Lazio 1914-1915: svolta vicina? Gian Luca: “Regarding Genoa, I don’t have an answer. So I set up a team of historians and together we sifted through newspaper archives, public sources, and libraries. Lazio - Scudetto 1915 alla Maratona di Roma. They came to the conclusion that my thesis was true, that Genoa appeared to have been the Northern Champions and Lazio the Central-Southern Champions, so the only solution to this centenary injustice would have been the one I had proposed from the beginning; that is, declaring Lazio and Genoa both Italian Champions of the 1914/15 season. Finally, to this date, he continues to hold the record for the most goals scored in the Serie A. Is there a reason for this? Appena pochi giorni fa la Federazione Olandese, a causa dell’emergenza Covid-19, ha definitivamente sospeso l’Eredivisie 2019/20, così come già sancito per tante altre competizioni sportive. For example: Lazio is awarded the title, and therefore, both Lazio and Genoa are winners of the 1915 Scudetto; the 1914/1915 season is deemed suspended, and thus, the title is stripped from Genoa. My elementary school class had fifteen boys: thirteen supported Lazio, one supported Roma, and one supported Juventus. Steven: What are the potential outcomes of this case? L’avvocato Mignogna, difensore della Lazio e dello scudetto del 1915, ha parlato proprio di quello storico tricolore mai assegnato. Even the girls in my class, although they were less involved, were fans of the Biancocelesti.”. After these discoveries, I submitted an application to the Federation to ask for the appointment of a ‘Commission of Experts’ (a special governing body that is created by the Federation to examine specific cases) to verify the accuracy and correctness of my theses. ROMA – L’avvocato Gian Luca Mignogna, che si è assunto la briga di lottare per l’assegnazione dello scudetto del 1915 alla Lazio, ha recentemente risposto alle accuse avanzate dal Genoa nei confronti dei capitolini. He was in politics and his opinions are always to be taken into consideration. Gian Luca: “In my opinion, it is likely Lazio is awarded the 1915 Scudetto because there are so many pieces of supporting evidence that are on our side.”. Steven: Have you been in contact with any members of the Rossoblu club? The Biancocelesti won in 1974 and later in 2000 and have repeatedly been asking for the trophy of 1915 to be awarded to them, at least as joint winners with Genoa. Sarà scudetto Lazio? Finally, I am very proud of the respect and mutual consideration that characterizes my relationship with the Curva Nord and with the fans in general.”. Earlier this week, Lazio spokesman Arturo Diaconale claimed that the fans don’t have to worry about a reprise of the denied Scudetto of 1915, carrying on a Lazio tradition of claiming they have been deprived of their third League title. The Scudetto of 1915 was unassigned for years during the war and the discussion regarding the true and rightful owner of the title still exists over 100 years later. Gian Luca: “Without a doubt, Luis Alberto. He is top class, able to find his teammates anywhere in the pitch, provide assists, and also score goals. This injustice against Lazio has been going on for far too long; all of the evidence is in our favor and by now the issue has even been heard all over the planet.”. Steven: Both clubs – more so Genoa – have kept fairly quiet about this case. Una richiesta ancora in sospeso: l’assegnazione dello scudetto 1914-15 è ancora in dubbio visto l’ex aequo fra la Lazio e il Genoa. Lazio spokesman Arturo Diaconale has claimed that the fans donâ t need to fear a reprise of the denied Scudetto of 1915 because of the coronavirus. Diaconale has made it clear that Lazio still pursue the trophy, to help them equal their arch-rivals Roma’s record of three Scudetti. (f) to assign the 1915 scudetto to both lazio and genoa, in accordance with article 16 of the official rules of the championship, which declares that both clubs are italian champions for the 1914/15 football season. But with the arrival of the Gabriele Gravina as President, the process has resumed. Steven: What is the latest update on this case? Lazio, scudetto 1915, ecco la relazione di FRANCESCO SAVERIO INTORCIA I risultati della commissione della Figc sul titolo ex aequo con il Genoa. Arturo Diaconale is a highly experienced professional. Serie A 2019-20 risks having to stop prematurely because of the Coronavirus outbreak, which would be the first early finish since World War I in 1915, and a potential repeat of that Lazio protest. Scudetto 1915, il Genoa alla Lazio: "Troppe inesattezze, titolo fu assegnato per netta superiorità tecnica" Lalaziosiamonoi. La Lazio, dal canto suo, non si è ancora arresa e chiede l'assegnazione ex-aequo del titolo in quanto unica finalista certa di quella competizione. Il Comitato Promotore per l'assegnazione dello Scudetto 1915 a Lazio e Genoa torna alla carica. Steven: How was this case started? Scudetto 1915, il giornalista Italo Cucci dalle pagine del Corriere dello Sport parla di «manipolazione storica». Steven: In your honest opinion, what is the probability that Lazio will be awarded the 1915 Scudetto? Mignogna a Non è la Radio: “Scudetto 1915, più il procedimento FIGC si allunga più emergono prove…” Per questo motivo, la partita tra la Lazio e la vincente di questa sfida fu annullata determinando automaticamente che era la Lazio la squadra designata per la finale che assegnava lo scudetto della stagione 1914-1915. What was the procedure like for starting this case? Gian Luca: “Unfortunately, I don’t know. Steven: What is your relationship like with Lazio? TAG: calcio, campionato 1914/1915, lazio, mignogna, scudetto 1915. Gian Luca: “I would like – on the basis of true sporting values and Olympic principles – that fans of Genoa and Roma declare that they consent to Lazio being awarded the 1915 Scudetto and that economic and political interests remain out of this case. Only once previously has the top division in Italy been forced to stop early because of external forces, the aforementioned season in 1915. I was five when Giorgio Chinaglia’s Lazio won the 1974 Scudetto. Il comunicato dell'Avv. For this reason, once this global pandemic is over, I expect and hope that the Federation will immediately ratify the ex aequo to Lazio. Si aprono nuovi scenari nella battaglia per la riassegnazione alla Lazio del tanto contestato scudetto del 1915.