His alliance with Adolf Hitler's Nazi party saw him bring in anti-Jewish legislation, before he was overthrown following the Allied invasion of the Italian peninsula during World War II.The Italian fascist situation is fragmented, with many different interpretations. The brand of fascism I believe Di Canio refers to does charity work in Africa but is very strongly anti-immigration to Italy. I believe Di Canio is not racist.In Germany, a raft of anti-Nazi laws were enacted after the end of the war, but the situation was not mirrored in Italy's reaction to fascism. As recently as January, controversial former Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi defended Mussolini. Writing in his 2000 autobiography, Di Canio said: "I am fascinated by Mussolini. I think he was a deeply misunderstood individual.Di Canio's stance came to attention when he returned to Lazio - the team he began his career with - after he ended a long-spell in British football that included periods at Celtic, Sheffield Wednesday, West Ham and Charlton. He deceived people. His actions were often vile. But all this was motivated by a higher purpose.
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