During a recent press conference, tennis player Tommy Paul shared with the press the story of his budding passion for Lazio. He told how he became a fan and what pushed him to approach this historic Italian football team.
The Passion for Real Estate and the Influence of Reilly Opelka
Speaking about his path towards the Biancoceleste faith, Tommy Paul declared: «My favorite player is Immobile. Although I have never visited Lazio’s sports centre, I was at the stadium last Sunday when the team won. I became a fan because of Reilly Opelka.” The tennis player explained that his passion was born almost by chance, during moments of playing and joking with Opelka, who made fun of the other fans. It is not even clear to him how Opelka started following Lazio, but he believes that the latter had friends in Rome who were in love with the team.
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The Experience at the Stadium and Connections with the Organization
Tommy Paul described his experience at the stadium as a truly emotional moment. “Reilly is really obsessed, he shuts down and watches a lot of games,” revealed Paul. During his visit to the stadium, he had the opportunity to meet several people related to the Lazio organization, which allowed him to learn some history regarding the Roma teams. This direct contact made the experience even more engaging and fun for him.
Interest in the history of Lazio
When asked if he knew the glorious history of Lazio in ’73/’74, Paul admitted he still had a lot to learn. «I know little about Lazio’s past history, but I am open to learning everything», he declared. This demonstrates his sincere intention to deepen his knowledge and appreciate the team and its historical legacy even more.
In conclusion, Tommy Paul recounted an unexpected and fascinating journey that led him to become a Lazio fan, thanks to the influence of friends and the personal discovery of a new sporting passion.
