Lazio mascot who posted prosthetic penis online finally evicted after locking himself in ground

A disgraced Lazio mascot who was sacked in January after sharing images of his genitals online has only just been evicted from the club's complex. Juan Bernabe was relieved of his duties at the turn of the year for sharing footage of a prosthetic penis implant - a move that left the Serie A giants "shocked" and forced to terminate his employment with immediate effect.

However, that didn't prevent the falconer, who trained the club's mascot Olympia, from continuing to reside in the club's Formello complex despite being asked to leave on numerous occasions. Now, after six months of living at the ground without permission, a warrant has been executed to evict Bernabe.

A statement on matters from the club, which was released on Saturday, read: "S.S. Lazio announces that, following an order issued by the Judge of the Tivoli Court, this morning the eviction of former falconer Juan Bernabé was executed, as he was occupying accommodation within the Formello sports centre without authorisation.

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"The decision follows the contract termination months ago for behaviours deemed incompatible with the club's ethical values. The Society, after numerous requests for voluntary vacation of the property, acted in competent venues to protect its assets and the operational environment of the sports facility.

"Every action was taken in full compliance with the law, with a firm intention to ensure order, legality, and decorum within its structures."

Defending his decision to share the content that he did, Bernabe explained that he comes from a naturist family and that he wanted to share his new appendage to give "visibility" to the procedure. He told Radio 24: "I published it to give visibility to the intervention. I come from a naturist family and do not understand why it is linked with pornography."

Regardless of his own views, Lazio deemed that Bernabe's behaviour was "incompatible with the club's ethical values," and that it was only right that they cut ties with him. It's not the first time that Bernabe has found himself in hot water with the club either.

He was suspended in 2021 for performing a fascist salute at the end of a match against Inter Milan, as he chanted "duce, duce" which translates to "leader, leader" and is associated with former Italian Prime Minister, Benito Mussolini.

Speaking about that instance, Bernabe said at the time: "I did it and I don't regret it because I admire Mussolini, he did great things for Italy as Franco did for Spain."

Despite his actions causing alarm bells to ring among some football fans due to his actions four years ago, Lazio later reinstated him due to the bond that he had forged with the official mascot and its followers. However, it now appears as though the two-time Serie A champions have washed their hands of Bernabe completely.

It is said that Lazio are currently on the lookout for a new eagle and falconer to represent the team for 2025/26, with Nicola Pataleo coming as one of the names who has been brought up in conversation.

The 46-year-old has collaborated with the Zoomarine amusement park for a long time, and owns almost 50 birds of prey including three American bald eagles - the same breed as most recent mascot Olympia.

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