Lazio Could Be Awarded 1915 Italian Title Win After Fans' Petition Investigated

Almost a century after the trophy was awarded, Lazio could be handed a share of the 1914-15 Italian league title following a fan petition to investigate that year's title. 

The Eagles were scheduled to meet Genoa in that season's finale before Italy entered World War One, and the crown was eventually awarded to Genoa in 1919. However, BBC Sport reported more than 30,000 signed a petition to re-examine that season, and a decision will be cast by the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) on August 4.

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Lazio president Claudio Lotito is among those who has stood up for his club's apparent grievance with the 1915 title, per BBC Sport: "It is a legitimate Scudetto. It was taken away from us by the war."

What's more, Italian journalist Tancredi Palmeri has reported there's reason for Lazio fans to feel upbeat regarding their appeal, with the chances of now being cast as "co-champions" seemingly positive:

Lazio have officially won just two titles in their 116-year history, having ascended to the top of the Italian league in 1974 and 2000, while Genoa boast a far more impressive nine crowns.

A share of the 1915 award may not bring the Rome outfit close to par with their old rivals, but it would bring them level with fierce rivals Roma in championships won, a just cause in itself.