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Paolo Di Canio Suspended from Sky Sport Italia Due to Fascist Tattoo on Arm
- Updated: September 15, 2016
Paulo Di Canio has been suspended as a pundit by Sky Sport Italia after presenting a show with a fascist tattoo clearly visible on his arm.
Per ESPN FC’s Ben Gladwell, the former Lazio and West Ham United forward’s “Dux” tattoo was on show on his right upper-arm when he appeared wearing a short-sleeved t-shirt, and it drew a number of complaints.
The word “dux” is the Latin origin for Italian’s “duce,” and Il Duce was a title used by Italy’s former fascist leader Benito Mussolini, per BBC Sport.
The ANSA news agency (via Gladwell) relayed quotes from Sky’s executive vice-president, Jacques Raynaud, explaining the situation that led to Di Canio’s suspension:
We were made aware of a bit of emotion on social networks for a picture of our talented host Paolo Di Canio, with a …
