Lazio President Claudio Lotito Weighs in on Ticket Price Controversy

Lotito Defends Club's Pricing, Argues Fans 'Can't Complain'

Lazio President Claudio Lotito has spoken out in defense of the club's recent decision to increase ticket prices, arguing that fans "can't complain" about the cost of attending matches.

The club's decision to hike ticket prices has been met with widespread criticism from fans, who argue that the increases are excessive and will make it difficult for them to attend games.

However, Lotito has defended the decision, arguing that the club needs to increase its revenue in order to compete with other top clubs in Italy and Europe.

Lotito: Fans 'Can't Complain' About Ticket Prices

Speaking to reporters, Lotito said that he understands fans' concerns about the ticket price increases, but he argued that the club has no choice but to raise prices in order to stay competitive.

"I understand that fans are upset about the ticket price increases, but they need to understand that we have to do this in order to compete with other clubs," Lotito said.

"We want to be a top club in Italy and Europe, and that means we need to invest in our team and our stadium," he added.

Lotito also argued that Lazio's ticket prices are still lower than those of other top clubs in Italy, such as Juventus and Inter Milan.

"Our ticket prices are still lower than those of other top clubs in Italy," Lotito said.

"So I don't think fans can complain too much about the price increases we have made," he added.

Fans Unhappy with Ticket Price Increases

Despite Lotito's defense of the ticket price increases, fans remain unhappy with the decision.

A recent survey conducted by a fan group found that 70% of Lazio fans believe that the ticket price increases are excessive.

The survey also found that 50% of fans said that they are less likely to attend games because of the ticket price increases.

Lazio fans have also taken to social media to express their displeasure with the ticket price increases, using the hashtag #NoAlCaroBiglietti (No to Expensive Tickets).

It remains to be seen whether Lazio will reconsider its decision to increase ticket prices in the face of fan backlash.