The role of Lazio's eagle handler continues to be a source of controversy. After parting ways with historic falconer Juan Bernabé, the position has remained turbulent. Now his successor, Giacomo Garutto, has stirred up another media storm in a short span of time, prompting President Lotito and Lazio management to issue a formal warning.

According to Corriere della Sera, the Roman eagle handler publicly expressed support and solidarity for a Benfica colleague who was recently arrested by Portuguese police on suspicion of drug trafficking, specifically cocaine. The supportive post quickly sparked strong reactions and controversy online. Facing public outcry and seeking to prevent the club from being linked to a serious criminal case, Lazio was forced to formally discipline its employee.

For Garutto, this marks his second misstep since taking the position. Shortly after arriving at Lazio, he faced criticism over old social media posts from 2013 and 2018 that showed support for Milan, insulted Roman clubs, and contained pro-Mussolini content, ultimately forcing him to issue a public apology. This new controversy once again highlights the challenges the club has faced in filling the eagle handler role and raises questions about social media guidelines for club employees and partners.

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