Lazio Rome, the aigle and sky blue

Sky blue and white: Lazio's tribute to Greece

Lazio is the oldest club in the capital. It was founded on January 9, 1900, under the name of Società Podistica Lazio, a running club founded notably by Luigi Bigiarelli. The founders chose the sky blue and white of the Greek flag, in homage to ancient Greece and the Olympic Games. Bigiarelli also chose the eagle, symbol of the legions and Roman emperors, which still adorns the crest and gives the club its nicknames of Aquile, the eagles. Football came later to this multi-sport society, which now counts dozens of sports.

Other Serie A clubs on Goal-Foot

All of calcio is brought together in Serie A. The rival of the derby of the capital, with whom Lazio shares the Olimpico, has its AS Roma page. In the North, you’ll find Inter Milan, the opponent from the UEFA Cup final in 1998, AC Milan, and Juventus.

Lazio's goalkeeper kit: home and away

The Lazio goalkeeper has his own kits, which matter to young goalkeepers who look up to him. The goalkeeper kit Mizuno comes in home and away versions, in colours chosen to stand out from both a pitch player and the opponent, as required by regulations. Its cut takes into account the movements of the position: often long sleeves for elbow protection on the ground, flexible fabric that allows for dives. To play in goal, get one size bigger than your usual shirt size if you wear elbow pads or a padded undershirt underneath.

Mizuno, 125 years and great biancocelesti moments

Mizuno succeeded Macron in 2022, the club's kit supplier for more than ten years. In January 2025, for the 125 years of Lazio, the Japanese brand designed a retro white shirt with sky blue shoulders, featuring the eagle from the late 1970s and the date of January 9, 1900, on the collar, along with its shorts. The anniversary t-shirt for the 50th anniversary extends this commemorative theme. In terms of achievements, the first scudetto came in 1974, the second in 2000, one year after the Cup Winners' Cup and the UEFA Super Cup in 1999. Giorgio Chinaglia, Silvio Piola, and Alessandro Nesta remain the club's legends, which also counts seven Coppa Italia titles.

The calendar of Lazio's good deals

The Black Friday and the end-of-year holidays are the perfect time to gift a Lazio shirt. The winter sales bring down the price of the current kit in the Promotions. The French Days in spring precede the final sprint, and then the summer sales and the resumption of training push previous kits, like socks from old kits, towards Clearance.

Frequently asked questions

Why does Lazio have an eagle on its crest?

The eagle was the emblem of the legions and Roman emperors, symbolising power and victory. Luigi Bigiarelli chose it at the foundation to link the club to the history of Rome, and it has never left the shirt.

What is the difference between Lazio and Roma?

Lazio, founded in 1900, is older than Roma, which was born in 1927 from a merger that it refused to join. Both clubs share the Olimpico but oppose each other in everything, from sky blue to yellow and red.

Is a goalkeeper's shirt suitable for a child playing in goal?

Yes, as long as you choose the right size: a shirt that is too tight restricts dives, while one that is too big can get caught in the gloves. Measure your child and choose the size that corresponds to their height in centimetres.

What does Biancocelesti mean?

Biancocelesti means white and sky blue in Italian, referring to the colours of the shirt. Supporters also refer to the Aquile, the eagles, from the name of the club’s emblem present on the crest since 1900.

Is the 125th-anniversary shirt of Lazio made for playing?

It has been worn by players at home since January 2025, but its main purpose is commemorative. Its retro style and details, such as the foundation date on the collar, make it primarily a collector's item.