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Roma respond to Allegri's accusations after Napoli draw
·25 October 2026·2d ago

Roma respond to Allegri's accusations after Napoli draw

Source: Roma News

Roma have reportedly reacted with surprise and irritation to comments from Napoli coach Massimiliano Allegri after the 3-3 draw between the two sides. Allegri's remarks, which suggested favourable refereeing decisions in the race for Champions League qualification, have been at the centre of the debate, and the Roman club considered the attack out of place. According to journalist Nicolò Schira, Roma view the remarks as inappropriate.

The club's position is reportedly clear: qualification for last season's Champions League was earned on the pitch, through results achieved over the course of the league campaign, with no alleged refereeing assistance. Schira's account also refers to Milan, who lost at home to Cagliari in the final round of last season's Serie A, a result cited in the context of the European qualification race to support the view that Roma reached their goal through results on the field.

The club's stance, as reported, is that the accusations of refereeing favours have no basis, and that the qualification achieved last season belongs to Roma's own performances in the league.

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Roma came from behind to draw 3-3 at Napoli's Maradona, and Leonardo Balerdi was the standout figure. The defender came on for Mario Hermoso early in the second half and scored a brace, his first goals for the club. Matías Soulé was also praised for his attacking play, and one outlet, Corriere dello Sport, rated Balerdi between 7.5 and 8. Forza Roma reports that the Argentine's first goal was ruled valid, while another outlet describes the match as a 2-2 draw, though most coverage gives the final score as 3-3.

Before the match, artist Stefano Monda, whom Forza Roma names as Steart, gave Balerdi two Simpsons-style paintings: one of him with his girlfriend in Roma colours, and one of his family. Balerdi returned the gesture with a signed shirt. Gian Piero Gasperini said Roma had lost two points, adding that "the morale is high." The result extended Roma's unbeaten Serie A run to 15 matches, with the last league defeat a 5-2 loss at Inter on 5 April.

Roma News reports that Roma were irritated by Napoli coach Massimiliano Allegri's comments suggesting favourable refereeing, citing journalist Nicolò Schira. Forza Roma reports that Balerdi's purchase obligation would become mandatory if he plays 55% of matches with at least 45 minutes each time, though the outlets differ on the fee. One gives €14 million, while another sets a lower €11 million figure for a 40-55% playing share. Roma host Cagliari at the Olimpico on Tuesday, and Dybala is expected back in the squad.

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“Non si placano le polemiche dopo il 3-3 tra Napoli e Roma. Al centro delle discussioni ci sono le dichiarazioni di Massimiliano Allegri, che hanno provocato una reazione da parte della società giallorossa. Il club capitolino sarebbe rimasto sorpreso e irritato dall’attacco dell’allenatore azzurro,…”

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