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Gianluca Mancini made his 250th Serie A appearance for Roma in the 9th matchday fixture against Cagliari. The milestone makes him the first defender to reach 250 Serie A appearances in the giallorossi shirt in the three-points-for-a-win era, which began in 1994-95. Mancini, a Tuscan centre-back, has been with the club since July 2019, as per the club's squad records. Reaching the mark on home soil against Cagliari underlines his long service and consistency in the Roma defence under head coach Gian Piero Gasperini. The record is the club's own benchmark for defenders in the modern league format, and it places Mancini at the top of that list for the Roman side. Roma remain focused on building momentum in the domestic campaign.

Actor Marco Giallini, a well-known Roma fan, has described how he juggled filming commitments with his club's matches, telling the podcast Nonlofaccioxmoda that when Roma were playing, filming simply did not happen. Asked by interviewer Giulia Salemi how he managed to reconcile set commitments with Giallorossi fixtures, he answered without hesitation: "No, e chi gira!" ("No way, who's filming?"). Giallini recalled an episode during the shooting of the film Perfetti sconosciuti. Several members of the crew were rival supporters, including the director of photography and Paolo Genovese. Giallini and Mastandrea were watching the match, but their friends were ahead by 30 seconds because they were watching on television, while Giallini and Mastandrea were following it on a computer. The film needed a goal to progress, and the rivalry on set became heated. Giallini said: "Ao, aspetta un attimo!" when the crew called them back to shoot. He then continued: "Dovevamo fare un gol per passare il turno e a un certo punto sento uno dei due amici dire: 'No, fagliela guardare'." The remark immediately told him how the match would end. "E lì ho pensato: 'Non vengo più, me ne vado'. Me ne volevo andare. Io e Mastandrea ce ne siamo andati. È stata la cosa più brutta che ho ricevuto da due amici fraterni." The episode ended with the crew calling them back: "Ma dove andate? Stiamo girando un filmone!" ("Where are you going? We're shooting a great film!").

Il Messaggero has published a further look at the social media habits of Roma winger Wesley, focusing on displays of wealth, luxury cars and controversial episodes from his time at Flamengo, days after his wife Amanda Martins announced their separation on social media and accused him of repeated infidelity. The newspaper highlights one of the player's recent TikTok posts, showing stacks of 50-euro banknotes and two luxury watches placed in front of a gaming setup. The images drew attention from users and raised questions about publicly displaying high-value items. Il Messaggero notes that it is not known whether the banknotes shown are genuine or replicas. The newspaper also points to the security risks such displays could carry. In September 2025, thieves reportedly tried to break into the player's villa. In early October, Wesley showed his car collection on social media, and a few days later he was photographed behind the wheel of his Lamborghini at Ponte Milvio. Earlier content had also drawn interest over the summer, including a July video in which the Brazilian showed his wife virtual accessories he had bought for a video game, among them a digital knife costing more than 2,000 euros. Il Messaggero also revisits earlier incidents from his time in Brazil. In March 2024, while playing for Flamengo, Wesley was reported to police by a businessman over an alleged assault at a beach kiosk. The player rejected the accusation and gave a different account of the episode. In August of the same year, a video showing him at a nightclub after a defeat to Botafogo caused controversy. The report comes the day after Amanda Martins's harsh outburst on social media, in which she announced the separation and accused her husband of repeated infidelity. Those accusations are her version of events and have not been established as fact. The newspaper's main question is whether these off-pitch matters could in future affect Wesley's performances on the field. That remains a concern rather than an established consequence, as the Brazilian continues to be an important asset for Gasperini's Roma.

Roma winger Wesley França has drawn scrutiny over his social media activity, which ranges from flashy displays of wealth to a public row with his wife. Wesley, who joined Roma in the summer of 2025 and has become one of the pillars of Gian Piero Gasperini's side in just a year, is at the centre of the controversy after a series of posts that have been reported by Il Messaggero's Gianluca Lengua. The problems arise when, off the pitch, the discipline he shows every Sunday seems to disappear. Wesley's TikTok activity has included one post that looks like it came from a rap video: bundles of 50-euro notes arranged in front of a gaming set-up, alongside two expensive watches worth several thousand euros each. Where the money comes from, and whether the notes are replicas or genuine, is unknown. A video featuring Pierino, a restaurateur and influencer, has also sparked criticism after the Carabinieri's NAS unit suspended his business over hygiene and health-and-safety failings. Wesley is also a keen gamer. One of his favourites is "171", the Brazilian GTA-style game set among arms traffickers, beatings and gang shootouts, in which he has his own character wearing a Roma shirt. Last July he posted a video showing his wife Amanda Martins some virtual accessories he had bought in Counter-Strike, an online game, including a digital knife he paid more than 2,000 euros for. Yesterday, Amanda Martins made a harsh public statement accusing the Brazilian of repeated infidelity. She said: "Lui non mi deve più niente, perché oggi siamo separati" ("He owes me nothing any more, because today we are separated").

Roma have confirmed new contracts for Emanuele Lulli and Giorgio De Marzi, both of whom have signed with the Giallorossi until 2031. Both were due to expire at the end of the season and have been retained. Four more players have contracts running out in June: Gollini, Hermoso, Pellegrini and Dybala, according to Lorenzo Pes writing in Il Tempo. A deal for goalkeeper Gollini was already close in the summer for another season, and talks are moving in that direction. Positive signs also surround Hermoso, the defender for whom an option for one additional year was activated in the spring. Initial contacts have taken place, and Gasperini has never hidden his high regard for the Spaniard, who has returned to excellent form under the Piedmontese coach. The situation is different for Dybala and Pellegrini. The club has opted for a one-year renewal for both players, allowing Roma to assess their form on the pitch before confirming them. The feeling is that a decision may only come deep into 2027, when the picture regarding both players' appearances will be clearer.

Roma right-back Wesley has answered accusations of infidelity from his wife with a video posted to his social media profiles. The accusations were made by his wife on 26 October 2026. Wesley's video shows him stretching and recovering at home, and its caption reads: "Concentrati su ciò che conta davvero." The Brazilian's response came on the same day his wife publicly accused him online. In a related report, Amanda, Wesley's wife, accused him on social media: "Mi ha tradito varie volte" ("He cheated on me several times").

Leonardo Balerdi returned from Napoli not only with his first career brace but also with two portraits from artist Steart, whose real name is Stefano Monda. Steart had commissioned the works ahead of the trip to Naples, and both are themed on The Simpsons. The Roma defender received them before the match against Allegri's side. One portrait shows Balerdi with his girlfriend, who is wearing a Roma shirt. The other shows his family, this time with Balerdi in an Argentina shirt. Balerdi is set to return to the starting line-up tomorrow evening at the Olimpico against Cagliari. In return, Balerdi gave the artist a signed giallorossi shirt.

Roma defender Daniele Ghilardi has outlined the principles that shape his approach to football, placing discipline above talent and favouring quiet leadership over constant vocal presence. The comments came in a short interview with Ali-Lavoro, recorded while he was playing for the Italian national team. Ghilardi said he performs best under pressure and set out his own priorities. "Do il meglio sotto pressione. Disciplina, personalità e talento, questo per me è l'ordine." In his view, discipline comes first, followed by personality, with talent third. He stresses the value of daily work and the importance of character in the squad. On leadership, the Roma centre-back showed a clear preference for players who guide the group without always being in the spotlight. He said: "Meglio un leader silenzioso, che parla nel momento giusto e con i modi giusti." For Ghilardi, a good leader knows when to intervene rather than feeling the need to be heard all the time, a view that also reflects the value he places on concentration and responsibility within the group. He also put the team's needs ahead of personal ones. Asked about managing fatigue during a match, Ghilardi explained when a player should stay on the pitch and when he should make way. He said: "Se sono esausto ma riesco a dare ancora qualcosa resto in campo, se ho i crampi è giusto far entrare altri." His answer highlights a refusal to give in to tiredness, while recognising the need to make room for a team-mate when physical condition no longer allows a player to contribute.

A remark reportedly attributed to Massimiliano Allegri after Napoli-Roma has sparked controversy. Allegri is said to have commented: "Last year they put the Champions League in Roma's pocket, they are always them." The words reportedly irritated the Giallorossi club, and the club now expects a possible investigation by the Procura Federale. Lele Adani criticised the comment strongly on the Domenica Sportiva programme. "If this is verified, I hope Allegri apologises. It would be a pathetic and disrespectful allusion for Roma, for Gasperini and for football." The episode comes as Roma look to move on from a difficult weekend against Napoli. Mile Svilar will return to the capital on Wednesday after completing his rehabilitation in Belgium from a foot fracture. Once back at Trigoria, the goalkeeper will undergo further checks. Staff hope to speed up his recovery and make him available to Gian Piero Gasperini again before the mid-November international break, according to Corriere della Sera.

Lele Adani has criticised Massimiliano Allegri after the Napoli v Roma match, saying the coach should apologise to Roma over remarks he made following the game. Allegri shouted after the final whistle on Saturday evening: "Last year they put the Champions League in Roma's pocket, they are always them." Those words were heard clearly by several journalists and Roma officials. Allegri was referring to the comeback his Milan side suffered at the end of last season, which allowed Gasperini's Roma to finish third in the table, overtaking Allegri's Milan. Milan had dropped important points at Cagliari, a side with nothing left to play for. The remarks have angered Roma, who now expect the Procura Federale to open an investigation. Speaking on Domenica Sportiva, Adani said: "If this is verified, I hope Allegri apologises for this allusion, which would be pathetic and disrespectful to Roma, to Gasperini and to football. I prefer to talk about football. He likes to play on sarcasm even when it is out of place. I would focus on expressing himself in a different way."

Gian Piero Gasperini has already turned the page on Roma's 3-3 draw at Napoli, with the squad back in training for Tuesday's home match against Cagliari at the Stadio Olimpico. The Roma head coach consoled himself with a traditional Roman Sunday lunch at the historic restaurant La Villetta dal 1940, where he was pictured smiling on the restaurant's social media channels. The draw at the Maradona came less than 24 hours before the lunch, and the result still stings. The smile reflects both his frustration at the result against Napoli and his belief that this side, although not at full strength and missing important players, can still compete. Gasperini will face the media at a press conference tomorrow at 13:30. Roma's focus now shifts to Cagliari, with the squad already back on the training ground to prepare for the Tuesday fixture.

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.

Gianluca Mancini mocked Massimiliano Allegri from the Roma bench during the Napoli-Roma match, and a clip of the moment is now spreading rapidly on social media. The video, published by DAZN, shows the reactions of both benches after Balerdi's goal made it 3-3. Allegri lost his temper in the closing stages at the Maradona. After Balerdi's equaliser, the Napoli coach protested angrily with the fourth official, was sent off, and took off his jacket in rage. The DAZN footage shows Mancini copying Allegri's gestures and taking him off after his outburst, a moment that has not gone unnoticed by fans. The scenes add another chapter to a tense finish at the Maradona, which was also marked by Allegri's comments aimed at Roma. Near the press room, the coach let slip a remark about last season's Champions League, claiming the Giallorossi had "put it in their pocket". The words caused irritation inside the Roman club. DAZN posted the clip on social media with the caption: "All of Max Allegri's rage seen from the touchline", alongside the hashtags #Allegri, #NapoliRoma, #SerieAEnilive and #DAZN.

Roma midfielder Niccolò Pisilli and defender Daniele Ghilardi enjoyed a relaxed post-match moment after the game against Napoli at the Maradona, sharing a pizza outside the stadium, a scene captured in a video posted on social media. The pair were first held up by stadium staff, who initially refused to let their families come down to embrace them. A brief dispute broke out with a security steward, who explained that the players could not be allowed down from the barriers. The alarm was eventually defused, and the two Giallorossi were able to unwind outside the Maradona after the Napoli-Roma fixture. The pizza was a familiar ritual, as Pisilli often takes one after matches against Napoli. The video shows the tender side of the post-match routine, with the pair reunited with friends and relatives once the stadium issue was resolved. The moment offers a glimpse of life away from the pitch for two players who came through the club's ranks.

Roma came from behind to earn a point at Napoli's Maradona stadium, with the Argentines at the centre of the story. Soulé produced the first moment of quality, before Balerdi scored a brace to rescue the draw. Afterwards, Santiago Castro, who came on after the break, shared his reaction on social media. He wrote: "A great demonstration of character from the whole team, let's keep going like this always." The post drew a playful response from Leonardo, who replied: "Thanks for the assist" and added a nose emoji. The joke refers to Balerdi's second goal, which came from a fortunate touch of the face by Castro. The exchange offered a lighter moment for Roma's Argentine contingent after a hard-fought result on the road. The comeback was built on Soulé's goal and Balerdi's two strikes, with Castro's contribution in the second half adding to the good mood in the camp.

AS Roma have announced that the AS Roma Store on Via del Corso, one of the club's official shops in the heart of Rome, will be closed for the whole of today, Saturday 24 October. The club made the announcement directly, asking fans to visit the club's other official stores around the city to buy shirts and other Roma products. The closure affects only the Via del Corso shop in the historic centre. The other official Roma outlets in the city remain open for supporters looking to make their purchases, according to the club's message. Posting on its official X profile, Roma wrote: "Oggi l'AS Roma Store di Via del Corso rimarrà chiuso. Vi aspettiamo comunque negli altri punti vendita ufficiali della città per i vostri acquisti giallorossi!" The club did not give a reason for the closure.

An exhibition celebrating AS Roma's history through its shirts, from the pre-foundation era to the present day, will be held at Villa Altieri from 26 to 30 October 2026. The Unione Tifosi Romanisti is staging the show in collaboration with the RC Città Metropolitana di Roma Capitale, which is presenting it as a unique tribute to the club's giallorossi colours and traditions. The exhibition is titled "La storia dell'A.S. Roma attraverso le maglie, dalla pre-fondazione a oggi" (The history of A.S. Roma through the shirts, from the pre-foundation to today). It is billed as the only complete collection of Roma shirts, offering fans and enthusiasts a journey through the memories and emotions that have accompanied the club over the decades. The event takes place at Villa Altieri, a seventeenth-century noble residence in the Esquilino district at Viale Manzoni 47. The villa today houses the Biblioteca and Archivio Storico of the Città Metropolitana di Roma Capitale. The exhibition is open daily from 14:00 to 18:00, and admission is free.

FIGC commissioner Giovanni Malagò has openly declared his allegiance to Roma, telling Il Messaggero that he will not hide his love for the club and that he has never been asked to take over the presidency by any shareholder or owner. Asked whether he would accept the Roma presidency given his family's ties to the club, he said: "Nessun azionista o proprietario me l'ha mai proposto. Me lo hanno chiesto spesso per strada, i giornalisti e gli amici. Apprezzo il nuovo corso della Roma. Ma ho sempre risposto di essere felice del mio percorso: prima al Coni, oggi in Federazione." Translated: no shareholder or owner has ever proposed it to him, though journalists and friends have often asked him in the street. He said he appreciates the new direction at Roma, but has always said he is happy with his own path, first at the Coni and today at the Federation. Malagò was also asked whether a call from Roma would make him leave the FIGC. He answered: "Assolutamente no. Per me c'è un principio sacro: portare a termine gli impegni assunti e mantenere la parola data." In English: absolutely not, for him there is a sacred principle, to see through the commitments undertaken and keep his word. The answer closes off any prospect of a move to Trigoria while he remains at the head of Italian football's governing body. On Francesco Totti, Malagò described him as one of the people he is most attached to, almost a relative. He declined to comment on Totti's relationship with Roma, but said he understands how difficult it is to accept a purely symbolic role. "In FIGC bisognerebbe proporgli qualcosa che rispecchi le sue capacità. Ci penso, mai dire mai." Translated: the FIGC would need to offer him something that reflects his abilities. I am thinking about it, never say never. Asked why, as a declared Roma supporter, he chose two Lazio icons, Ciro Immobile and Beppe Signori, for the national youth teams, Malagò defended his family history. His father sat on Roma's board and was vice-president three times, contributing to two Scudetti under Dino Viola and Franco Sensi. As a child he followed the team at the stadium. "Non rinnego la storia della mia famiglia... Trovo ipocrita farlo." He pointed to Prince William supporting Aston Villa and Barack Obama openly backing the Chicago Bulls. Many of his closest friends are Lazio fans, as is his partner Elena, but in an institutional role, he said, allegiances give way to impartiality. He called Immobile after he retired, calling him the greatest Italian striker of recent years, and said Signori had gone through a painful and unjust ordeal. "Tutte le grandi bandiere sono un patrimonio del nostro calcio."

Former Roma defender Vincent Candela turns 53 today, 24 October, and the club's official social media channels marked the occasion. The French player made 289 appearances for Roma. Roma posted on X: "Uno Scudetto e una Supercoppa Italiana, membro dell'Hall of Fame. Tanti auguri di buon compleanno!" Candela played in the capital between 1997 and 2005, winning the Scudetto and the Supercoppa Italiana during his time at the club and later being inducted into the Hall of Fame. He remained closely attached to the Giallorossi fanbase and chose to continue living in Rome after retiring. The club's post highlighted his Scudetto and Supercoppa Italiana triumphs and his place in the Hall of Fame, underlining the lasting affection between the former defender and the Roma supporters.

FIGC president Giovanni Malagò has said no Roma shareholder or owner has ever proposed he become club president, although he is often asked about it by journalists and friends. Speaking to Il Messaggero, he said he appreciates the new direction at Roma but has always been content with his own path, first at Coni and now at the Federation. Asked whether he would leave the FIGC if Roma called, Malagò was categorical: "Absolutely not. For me there is a sacred principle: carrying out the commitments you have taken on and keeping your word." The interview also touched on Francesco Totti, whom Malagò described as one of the people he is most attached to, "almost a family member". He said he would not comment on Totti's relationship with Roma, but understood how hard it is to accept a purely symbolic role. Any role at the Federation, he added, would have to reflect Totti's abilities. Asked about a possible national team role for Totti, Malagò replied: "I'll think about it, never say never." Malagò was also questioned about his choice of two Lazio symbols, Ciro Immobile and Giuseppe Signori, for the national youth teams, given that he openly describes himself as a Roma fan. He defended his position, saying he does not deny his family's history. His father was a board member and then three-time vice-president of Roma, contributing to two Scudetti under Dino Viola and Franco Sensi. Malagò said he followed the club as a child and sees no reason to hide his allegiance, which he considers hypocritical to conceal. He pointed to Prince William supporting Aston Villa and Barack Obama openly backing the Chicago Bulls as examples. Malagò said many of his closest friends are Lazio fans, as is his partner Elena. However, he said that when holding an institutional post, loyalties must give way to impartiality. He said he called Immobile as soon as the striker retired, considering him the greatest Italian striker of recent years. On Signori, Malagò said he had endured a painful and unjust ordeal. "All the great one-club legends are a heritage of our football," he said.

Retesport is returning to the outdoors today, broadcasting live from 10:00 until 13:00 from the Ottica Salvagente premises at via Ermanno Wolf Ferrari 330. The event is aimed at fans of the giallorossi and the wider local community. The day includes a large buffet and welcome aperitif, a draw for an official yellow-and-red Roma shirt, and a number of guests. The headline attraction is an exceptional promotion: anyone who comes in to buy prescription glasses will receive a pair of sunglasses free of charge, chosen from the wide range available in the shop. The event combines football fan culture with a retail offer, giving supporters a chance to take part in a live broadcast, enjoy refreshments and enter the shirt draw while visiting the store.

Giovanni Malagò, commissioner and president-designate of the Italian football federation (FIGC) and a declared Roma supporter, has said no shareholder or owner of the club has ever proposed him the Roma presidency, although he has often been asked about it by journalists and friends. Speaking in a long interview with Il Messaggero, he said he appreciates the new direction at Roma, but has always said he is happy with his career path: first at the Coni, and today at the Federation. Asked whether he would leave the FIGC if Roma called, Malagò was unequivocal: "Assolutely not. For me there is a sacred principle: fulfilling the commitments you have taken on and keeping your word." Asked whether he had considered a role for Francesco Totti with the national team, he said Totti is "one of the people I am most attached to, almost a family member." He declined to comment on Totti's relationship with Roma, but said he understands how difficult it is to accept a purely symbolic role, adding that the FIGC would have to offer him something that reflects his abilities. "I'll think about it, never say never." On his choice of two Lazio symbols, Ciro Immobile and Beppe Signori, for the youth national teams, Malagò said he does not deny his family's history. His father was a board member and then three times vice-president of Roma, contributing to two Serie A titles under Dino Viola and Franco Sensi. "As a child I followed him to the stadium: I don't see why I should hide my faith. I find it hypocritical to do so." He pointed to Prince William supporting Aston Villa in England and Barack Obama openly declaring his passion for the Chicago Bulls in the United States. He said many of his closest friends are Lazio fans, as is his partner Elena, but that when he takes on an institutional role, loyalties give way to impartiality. "I called Immobile as soon as he stopped playing: I consider him the greatest Italian striker of recent years. Signori went through a painful and unjust ordeal. All the great one-club legends are a heritage of our football."

Napoli v Roma puts Aurelio De Laurentiis and Dan Friedkin face to face, two club owners linked by a love of film and the idea of the club as a family legacy, but very different in their finances and their approach to running a football club. The comparison, written by Marco Iaria in La Gazzetta dello Sport, shows that the pair are not economically comparable. De Laurentiis built his business around cinema before turning to football, while the Texan made most of his fortune elsewhere. Friedkin's main source of wealth is Gulf States Toyota, the exclusive distributor in five American states, which recorded sales of $14.5 billion in 2025. It is one of the most profitable independent Toyota distributors in the world. Those different financial bases are reflected in how the two clubs are run. De Laurentiis imposed self-sufficiency on Napoli from the start. He took over the club in 2004 from the bankruptcy receivership using a €32 million credit line from UniCredit, which the club repaid within three years. Between summer 2020 and December 2025, Friedkin invested €1,060 million in Roma: €199 million to acquire the majority stake from Pallotta, €37 million to buy the remaining shares on the stock market, and €824 million to fund the club's running costs. The accounts have always been in deficit, although the gap has been steadily shrinking. Looking ahead, the new Pietralata stadium has received final authorisation, with its opening scheduled for 2029. De Laurentiis, by contrast, is still behind schedule on his own stadium plans.

Former Roma Primavera coach Gianluca Falsini has spoken about the rise of Emanuele Lulli, explaining how he moved the defender into the position he plays for Roma today. Speaking to Sky Sport, Falsini said: "At first he played as a midfielder inside the pitch, not as a winger, and with us he played as a right-back. When we played with three at the back he played as the fifth, as he is doing now with Gasperini." Falsini, now head coach of Como Primavera, worked with Lulli for two and a half years in the youth set-up. He said he had not expected Lulli to have this impact. The former Roma youth coach also praised the player's character and his background. Falsini said: "With Emanuele I had two and a half years of work, and my merit, which remains there, is having moved him into the position where he plays now at Roma. He is a boy with incredible moral qualities, and credit must be given to the family for doing a magnificent job with this boy. He used to come to the training ground knowing he was not among the best, but he had incredible potential. What he is doing well now is all down to him and to Gasperini, who has valued him."

Endrick's agent has said the Brazilian wants to stay at Real Madrid, but that his future depends on how much he plays. Michael Yormack, president of Roc Nation, the agency that manages the Brazilian's interests, spoke to SportsBoom. AS Roma continue to monitor the talented 2006-born forward, who they reportedly pursued in the summer and who could be targeted again in January if José Mourinho gives the green light. Endrick came on three minutes from the end against Leipzig, and his limited minutes remain an issue Real Madrid must address. Roma's interest is therefore tied to whether the player is willing to leave a club where opportunities are scarce, and to the stance of Mourinho, who would need to approve any move. Yormack said: "Endrick loves Madrid, he loves the team and his teammates, but in the end you have to think about the career, which is short and which Endrick wants to make the most of." He added: "I believe we will have to see how things go from now until the end of the year, before the next transfer window. He is a super talented young player who wants to play. I went to visit him a few weeks ago in Madrid, we had a good chat, he is impatient to play, so we will see what happens."

A book dedicated to the passion for Roma, "Amore Giallorosso…", will be presented at the Sala del Carroccio in the Campidoglio on Friday 6 November 2026 at 17:30. The book is written by Francesco Goccia and Marianna Monello. The event is held with the support of Roma Capitale and in collaboration with the Commissione Capitolina Permanente Sport, Benessere e Qualità della Vita, chaired by Ferdinando Bonessio. Bonessio will open the meeting with a welcome introduction before speaking with the authors, Francesco Goccia and Marianna Monello, alongside Luigi Garzya, a former Roma defender who wrote the book's preface. The programme also includes institutional contributions from Svetlana Celli, president of the Assemblea Capitolina, and Ubaldo Righetti, a Rome city councillor and former Roma player. The occasion brings together authors, institutional representatives and figures from Roma's history around a book devoted to the passion for the club's colours.

Wesley made a young fan's evening after Roma's match against Slovan Bratislava, handing the Brazilian's shirt to a boy in the stands at the final whistle. The Roma defender approached the Tribuna Tevere when the game ended, and the young supporter took the shirt, hugged his father and burst into tears. Roma shared the moment on social media, writing: "Alcuni regali significano tutto" ("Some gifts mean everything"). Wesley has become an idol among the club's supporters. After a complicated start to the season, the Brazilian has returned to the levels he showed last year. Tomorrow against Napoli, he will look to score his first goal of the season. The gesture is the latest example of the connection between the midfielder and the fans, who have taken to him since his arrival from Flamengo.

Roma have reached an agreement with Emanuele Lulli on a contract extension running until 2031, according to Il Messaggero. The deal is effectively done, with the defender's salary set to rise over the course of the contract. Lulli, a product of the club's youth ranks, scored his first Serie A goal in Saturday's match against Genoa. He is now a fixed point in Gian Piero Gasperini's Roma side. Last summer he came close to joining Avellino, but the coach blocked the move. The club's aim has always been to avoid repeating the mistake made with Romano in June. Lulli is already part of the Italy Under-21 squad and is also being monitored by Roberto Mancini. Roma face Napoli tomorrow, and Lulli could start, with a battle for the place still open against Molina.

Former Roma winger Max Tonetto has said a Roma centenary without Francesco Totti, Bruno Conti and Daniele De Rossi would not be a true centenary, as the club's 100th anniversary approaches in 2027. Speaking to Roberta Pedrelli on RadioBruno, Tonetto backed a possible return for Totti in a club role. "I hope so, a centenary without players like Totti, Bruno Conti and De Rossi is not a centenary of Roma. The history of Roma is those three. They were absolute legends, and seeing Francesco in the stands gives me hope for his return." The interview also touched on the recent exchange between Totti and head coach Gian Piero Gasperini, with Pedrelli recalling the invitation to organise a new dinner. Pedrelli then asked whether the club should keep the number 10 shirt unassigned or give it to a player such as Paulo Dybala. Tonetto said: "I don't consider it such an important issue. Whatever decision is taken will not erase what Totti has done for Roma, but keeping it available would be a dream for a future Roman and Roma fan who longs to wear such an important shirt." The conversation then turned to Niccolò Pisilli, who wore the captain's armband on Tuesday in the Champions League match against Slovan Bratislava. The moment carried strong symbolism for a player who came through Roma's youth sector. Asked about the emotion of that occasion, Tonetto said: "I am a romantic, I love these things, and seeing scenes like these is still the essence of football." Finally, responding to a question from Verdenelli, Tonetto reflected on his own time at Roma, during which he won three trophies without lifting the Scudetto. "Those three trophies are a fine haul, but there were also three second-place finishes. In one of them Inter were truly much stronger, while in the other two we fought until the very end. To win, you have to keep fighting until the end, and in those years, despite a short squad, we achieved a lot. If you fight every year, sooner or later the victory comes."

Roma's market staff are looking to strengthen the attack in January after Lorenzo Pellegrini's injury, with head coach Gian Piero Gasperini keen to start moving now. The club's budget is constrained: with a heavy UEFA fine looming over a breach of the settlement agreement, Roma can only pursue operations similar to the one that brought Donyell Malen to the club, meaning onerous loans with a possible obligation to buy tied to qualification for the Champions League. Targets are players who find little space at major clubs but can make an impact in Serie A. Top of the list is Brazilian forward Endrick, despite the public closure from Mourinho. The player keeps playing little and is pushing for more minutes, with Gasperini's backing. Contacts were reportedly made in the hours after the match at the Olimpico, where Endrick was decisive and was able to see Roma's attacking play up close. Gasperini has pushed for the move, while sporting director D'Amico is reported to be fully behind the idea, with CEO Galantic less so. Another route leads to London. Chelsea appear willing to loan out Gittens, who has not played a single minute in the Premier League, and Roma are monitoring him. Kevin of Fulham and Hutson-Odoi of Nottingham Forest are also being watched as two further profiles who receive limited game time. For Kvernadze, a decision has been pushed back to June.

Former Roma midfielder Gago has said he would love to coach in Italy, having come close to several Italian clubs without the chance ever materialising. Speaking in an interview with a French outlet, he said: "Yes, of course, I would love to have this opportunity. On several occasions I have been close to various Italian clubs, but for certain circumstances the chance to coach in Italy never came about. I would like it, yes. It is a path, naturally: there are right times and moments, and you should not force things. As I always say, training matters, work matters and the path you take to become a coach matters, especially in Europe." Asked whether returning to Roma as a coach would be a dream, he replied: "I don't know if I would think about the possibility of coaching Roma, obviously. As I told you before, I have a huge respect for the club and for the city. They have always treated me very well. I have not yet had the chance to return. I always say I would love to do it, to go to the club and see the fans again, who I liked very much." Gago also spoke about a difficult personal period he went through a few months ago. "I think I am a person who has suffered because of injuries, and who lost my father and my brothers at certain moments in my life. What happened three or four months ago was something unexpected, an event that led me to reconsider some things. But I have always kept the same intensity in wanting to enjoy life and the work I do, and the way I do it. From a professional point of view not much has changed, but on a personal level it has, especially regarding my lifestyle. I have had to give up some things and, naturally, take more care of myself." Looking back on his time in giallorosso, he said: "I would have liked to enjoy it more. That Gago should have enjoyed it more, knowing that perhaps there was a possibility of staying at the club and continuing to try. Even though, had I stayed, the coach who would have arrived would not have considered me, I would have liked to enjoy it more, because I was really happy. Over time I have realised that it was a place where I had been very happy."

Roma are reportedly considering Barcelona left-back Alejandro Balde as a January target, after agent Jorge Mendes proposed the 23-year-old to the Giallorossi. Il Messaggero reports the move would be an addition to Roma's interest in Jayden Oosterwolde, a name the club has pursued for some time. Mendes also represents Rodrigo Mora, who is on Roma's books. The approach reportedly stems from Balde's limited playing time under Hansi Flick at Barcelona. The numbers back up that picture. Balde, who turned 23 on 18 October, has made very few appearances in La Liga and the Champions League this season, after being one of Barcelona's key players in previous campaigns. In 2025-26 he made 42 official appearances, 31 of them as a starter, despite two muscle problems. The left-back is Masia-trained and left-footed, stands 177 centimetres tall, and relies mainly on pace, acceleration and the ability to carry the ball. He likes to attack space and create overloads down the flank. Rather than a conventional full-back who stays deep, Balde plays more like a full-width winger. He is explosive with the ball, gains ground quickly and often looks to reach the byline or the edge of the box. That profile could suit the aggressive, vertical football Gian Piero Gasperini demands from his side. The main obstacle is financial. Balde is under contract at Barcelona until 30 June 2028, and his deal includes a release clause of one billion euros. His market value is still very high, with current estimates ranging roughly between 40 and 50 million euros. Those figures make a permanent move in January difficult, barring particularly favourable terms. The format of any proposal is therefore central. A loan, perhaps with an option to buy or a more complex arrangement, would change the picture entirely, and the key questions are what structure Mendes has put forward and what Barcelona's position is.

Lorenzo Pellegrini will be sidelined for at least two months after suffering a high-grade tear to the semitendinosus in his right thigh, an injury picked up in Roma's Champions League match against Slovan Bratislava, Il Tempo reports. The midfielder's latest setback effectively ends his 2026 and leaves Gian Piero Gasperini facing a serious shortage ahead of the big match against Napoli. The Slovan Bratislava injury is Pellegrini's third in the same area this year, following a relapse in April, a surgical procedure in Finland and a summer spent in rehabilitation and contract renewal. He has played just 150 minutes and missed 14 matches, and he now risks missing the next 12 fixtures up to the December break. The run of injuries began last winter. With the Napoli trip approaching, Gasperini has limited options. Only Mora and Soulé are available in the attacking midfield zone, while Cristante's condition in midfield will need to be assessed, with De Roon and Pisilli already heavily relied upon.

Francesco Totti tops a new Transfermarkt ranking of the all-time leading goalscorers at individual Serie A stadiums, with 160 goals at the Stadio Olimpico. Two other current or former Roma players also feature in the list. Matías Soulé is placed 20th thanks to seven goals scored for Frosinone at the Benito Stirpe. Paulo Dybala, the all-time top scorer at Juventus's Allianz Stadium with 45 goals, makes up the third Roma name in the rankings. The ranking compares the players who have scored the most goals within a single stadium in the history of the top flight, placing Totti's Olimpico record at the head of the table.

Roma sent scouts to the Porto versus PSV match at the Estádio do Dragão while Gian Piero Gasperini's side beat Slovan Bratislava 4-0 at the Stadio Olimpico on Tuesday evening, according to Sport Witness, as the winter transfer window approaches. PSV won the match 1-0, and it drew interest from several Premier League clubs, including Everton. Everton are following Esmir Bajraktarević, a left-sided winger born in 2005 who is owned by PSV. It is not clear what the main purpose of the Roma mission was, but Sven Mijnans, an attacking midfielder born in 2000 whom Roma had already been tracking in the summer, is certainly among the profiles on the club's list, alongside Bajraktarević himself. The report comes as Roma look to strengthen the squad available to Gasperini ahead of the January window. TUTTE LE NOTIZIE GRATIS SULLA ROMA SUL TUO TELEFONINO – TELEGRAM TUTTE LE NOTIZIE GRATIS SULLA ROMA SUL TUO TELEFONINO – WHATSAPP

Roma's defence has been named in the Sofascore Team of the Week for the latest Champions League round, with Mario Hermoso, Leonardo Balerdi and Daniele Ghilardi all selected and dominating the back line of the ideal side. The trio's performance earned the recognition after they kept a clean sheet against Slovan Bratislava, the club's first clean sheet in Europe this season, and gave nothing away to Yaya Touré's side. The spotlight on the defence comes as Roma prepare for a big match against Napoli, with the squad continuing its work at Trigoria. The back line has been one of the strengths of the start to the campaign, conceding just three goals in the first seven Serie A matches. The Italian report adds that the award reflects the solid form of a unit that has been central to Roma's strong start, with the three defenders combining for a shutout that underlined the club's improved resilience at the back. Roma are next in action against Napoli, with the squad focused on maintaining that defensive record.

Robinio Vaz's injury scare has eased, with the Roma loanee back in training after tests ruled out significant damage, while Neil El Aynaoui endured a bruising week in Europe and Bundesliga. Vaz, on loan at Hull City, came on in the 68th minute of their Premier League trip to Fulham, a 1-0 defeat decided by a goal from Iwobi. In stoppage time, at the 94th minute, he was hit hard by Ryan Sessegnon in the Achilles area. Sessegnon was sent off with a straight red card, and Vaz had to leave the pitch accompanied by medical staff. Initial impressions were worrying, but the subsequent checks were far more reassuring: the MRI scan showed no significant injury and Vaz returned to training on Tuesday 20 October. He recorded no goals or assists in the minutes he played against Fulham. Whether he will be available for the next game against Brentford remains to be confirmed. El Aynaoui, on loan at RB Leipzig, played three matches in a few days with mixed results. Leipzig beat PSV Eindhoven 1-0 in the Champions League thanks to a goal from Gruda, and El Aynaoui started and played the full 90 minutes. The Moroccan midfielder then started the Bundesliga trip to Bayern Munich, who thrashed Leipzig 6-1. He stayed on the pitch from start to finish but could not turn the game, which Bayern dominated. On 21 October Leipzig suffered another European defeat, losing 4-1 at the Bernabéu to Real Madrid. El Aynaoui again started alongside Seiwald but was replaced in the 63rd minute by Rocco Reitz, with Leipzig already two goals down. He recorded no goals or assists across the three matches, but he logged significant minutes that confirm his place in Demichelis's rotation. The heavy defeats to Bayern and Real Madrid left the team with a very negative overall record. Anass Salah-Eddine, on loan at Panathinaikos, is showing encouraging signs as the Moroccan wing-back fights for a place in the Greek side. He was not in the squad for the 2-1 win over Borac Banja Luka in the first matchday of the Conference League League Phase on 15 October. Three days later he started and played all 90 minutes of a comprehensive 5-1 league win over Asteras Tripolis. In the 47th minute he surged down the left flank and delivered a precise ball to Taborda, whose header was cleared off the line by Papakanellos. It was a good move that could have brought an assist but did not appear on the scoresheet. Salah-Eddine recorded no goal, official assist or card, but gave positive indications of his ability to support the attack. Panathinaikos return to Conference League action today against Kairat Almaty. Filippo Reale continues his good form at Carrarese, where he is increasingly picked by Guido Pagliuca. The centre-back, born in 2006, started and played the full 90 minutes in Carrarese's 2-1 home win over Modena, with goals from Abiuso and Rubino before Belotti replied for the visitors. He helped protect the lead in the closing stages as part of the back three. The most unusual moment came in the 96th minute, when Reale embarked on a long run from his own half, covered the entire left flank and shot into the box, only to send his diagonal effort wide. Carrarese have now won consecutive matches. Radoslaw Zelezny was also impressive for Perugia, starting in their 5-1 win at Campobasso. He played the entire game and conceded only Stoppa's equaliser in the 35th minute, before Perugia pulled clear in the second half. He was not held responsible for the goal, and SportPerugia gave him a 6 for his precise handling and his lack of blame. Marco Litti came off the bench for Lecco in their 5-0 win over Pro Vercelli, replacing Manetti in the 59th minute, when Manetti had scored the goal that made it 3-0. Litti took up position on the flank and helped manage the lead over the final half hour. He recorded no goal, assist or booking. Mohamed Seck, meanwhile, remains in a difficult spell with Foggia, who lost 3-1 at Giugliano in the Monday 19 October fixture. Seck was named in the back three by Gaetano Auteri and played the full game. Ravasio gave Foggia the lead in the 16th minute, but Baldé and De Rosa turned the match around before the break, and Esposito added the final goal after the restart. Seck was booked in the 21st minute. Foggia have conceded six goals in their last two league games. Luigi Cherubini, on loan at Benevento, was on the bench for their 2-2 home draw with Vicenza, having scored against Cesena. He came on for Lamesta in the 65th minute, with Benevento ahead 2-0 through Siatounis and Kouan. In the second half Benevento gradually lost control and were pegged back by goals from Corazza and Caferri.

Tickets for Napoli-Roma, the Serie A Matchday 8 fixture, have gone on sale, but Roma supporters living in the Lazio region are banned from buying them for every sector of the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona. The match is scheduled for Saturday 24 October at 18:00. The club issued an official statement setting out the access rules and restrictions for the game. The ban also covers the away section of the Maradona. That area is open only to holders of the AS Roma Fidelity Card (Tessera del Tifoso) who do not live in the Lazio region. The sale phase dedicated to Giallorossi fans carries several restrictions and closes on Saturday 24 October at 18:00. Tickets can be bought online through the TicketOne network at www.ticketone.com for 45 euros. Before buying, fans must authorise their AS Roma Card. To do so, they should visit https://sport.ticketone.it/post-order, register on the site if they have not already done so, and then go to the "Autorizzazione tessere" section. The portal can be reached through the TicketOne Sport website or directly via the TicketOne Post-Order Sport section.

Roma's Stadio Olimpico has been placed 18th out of 20 European stadiums in a ranking published by Norwegian journalist Benjamin Solas, who visited each venue. Only the stadium of Zurich and Napoli's Maradona, which closes the ranking, fared worse. The ranking was published after Bodø/Glimt's trip to Napoli, coached by Allegri. Solas did not spare criticism of Italian stadium facilities. His account covers the press areas, hospitality, confusion, and the difficulties encountered getting in and out of the grounds. The Olimpico sits in the final positions of his table, far from the top. It is not clear how much the assessment of the stadium weighed against the overall experience of visiting the capital. Bodø/Glimt's trip to Rome is also remembered for the heavy 4-0 defeat the Norwegians suffered against Roma, a memory that is sweet for some and less so for others.

DAZN will broadcast Napoli-Roma for free, meaning fans can watch the Serie A clash without an active subscription to the platform. The match is Matchday 8 of the league season and kicks off on 24 October at 18:00. Under the terms of the TV rights tender, five matches this season will be shown in free-to-air mode. The Napoli-Roma big match is among them, so the fixture will be visible to users who do not hold an active DAZN subscription. Roma and Napoli supporters can follow the game without signing up, by following the access instructions DAZN has published for the live stream. The article also points readers to a separate piece on probable line-ups for Napoli-Roma and where to watch it on television.