English soccer club 's new manager issues statement denying he has fascist beliefs . Sunderland 's decision to hire Paolo Di Canio at the weekend has left the club and the Italian facing a barrage of questions about his past , when he has admitted being `` fascinated '' by his country 's former dictator Benito Mussolini . Paolo Di Canio had initially refused to talk about his past statements . His appointment has caused a barrage of widespread criticism . Comment:
English soccer club 's new manager issues statement denying he has fascist beliefs . Paolo Di Canio had initially refused to talk about his past statements . His appointment has caused a barrage of widespread criticism . Comment: