Lazio Colors, Facts and History

Lazio history

Società Sportiva Lazio was founded in 1900, and the top tier has been its usual level for most of the years since. The first major honor was a domestic cup in 1958, and the first Serie A crown arrived in 1974. Sky blue shirts with white shorts and socks are the classic look, a link to Rome's ancient Hellenic past.

The 1990s were the best decade. Lazio played in the 1998 UEFA Cup final, lifted both the UEFA Super Cup and the Cup Winners' Cup in 1999, and took a second league title in 2000. An economic crisis in 2002 forced out president Sergio Cragnotti and led to the sale of several stars, and league results slipped. Even on a tighter budget, the club added Coppa Italia wins in 2004, 2009, 2013 and 2019, for seven overall, plus five Supercoppa Italiana trophies and the 1968-69 Serie B title. Claudio Lotito became president in 2004 after the post had been empty for two years.

Did you know?

• Lazio's colors of sky blue and white reflect Rome's ancient Hellenic heritage.
• In 1999 Lazio collected two European trophies, the UEFA Super Cup and the Cup Winners' Cup.
• Lazio has won the Coppa Italia seven times.