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International Business Times
International Business Times
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Gael BRANCHEREAU

Italy Riled Up By Stamp Honouring Fascist Football Pioneer

Italo Foschi organised the merger of three football clubs in the capital, giving birth to Roma in 1927 and becoming their first president (Credit: AFP)

The decision to honour the founder of the AS Roma football club on a postage stamp has caused a furore in Italy due to his Fascist past.

The stamp issued on Thursday bears the face of Italo Foschi, a Fascist militia leader who was accused of persecuting Jewish people.

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