Lazio Roma beat CF Cluj 1-0 in the first leg of their Conference League play-off on Thursday, but boss Claudio Lotito was not impressed with the performance on the pitch.

Claudio LotitoPhoto: Alfredo Falcone / LaPresse / Profimedia

Claudio Lotito fell asleep during the match between Lazio and CF Cluj

Lotito, who is also a senator from the Forza Italia party, watched the match with sporting director Igli Tare. In the 83rd minute, the Serie A group president dozed off and was caught on camera.

Craig Pawson knocked out Patrick (’15) but Lazio won thanks to the success of Immobile (’45+3).

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