Mussolini’s great-grandson scores first Serie A goal for Lazio

Romano Floriani Mussolini, the great-grandson of former Italian fascist dictator Benito Mussolini, scored his first Serie A goal for Lazio in their emphatic 6–2 victory over Sassuolo on Tuesday. The 23-year-old right-back found the net in the 17th minute, helping his team strengthen their position near the top of the Italian league.

Floriani Mussolini scored Lazio’s third goal of the match after Kenneth Taylor and Gustav Isaksen had already found the net. His initial celebrations were interrupted by an offside flag, but a video review confirmed the goal. The defender was visibly delighted to reach the milestone, which marked his first goal in Italy’s top division and only the second senior goal of his career.

The defender is the son of Italian actress and politician Alessandra Mussolini and the great-grandson of Benito Mussolini, who ruled Italy as a fascist dictator from 1922 to 1943. Despite the attention surrounding his family name, Floriani Mussolini has previously stated that he has no interest in politics and prefers to focus on his football career. He developed through Lazio’s youth system after joining the club in 2016.

The victory over Sassuolo continued Lazio’s impressive start to the 2026–27 campaign. The Rome side collected 25 points from their opening nine league matches, moving provisionally to the top of the Serie A standings. Sassuolo’s Kristian Thorstvedt was sent off in the first half, making the hosts’ task even more difficult. Lazio eventually completed a convincing win, with Tijjani Noslin scoring twice after the break. For Floriani Mussolini, the goal was a significant personal achievement in a match that also delivered an important result for his team.