In brief
Juan Bernabe, the falconer for the Italian football club Lazio, has been terminated from his position after he shared explicit videos of his prosthetic penis on social media. Bernabe, who has represented the club’s eagle mascot, Olimpia, since the 2010-11 season, defended his actions, stating they were meant to raise awareness about his surgery and claiming that nudity is normal within his upbringing in a naturist family. However, Lazio expressed shock and claimed it could not associate such behavior with their historic symbol. Bernabe has previously faced suspension for making a fascist salute during a match, which he openly supported.
In a statement, Lazio emphasized their disappointment over Bernabe's actions, conveying that fans would feel the loss of the eagle during upcoming matches. Bernabe's employment was terminated "with immediate effect" as part of the club's effort to uphold its image and values.
