Latest News & Transfer Updates
Renato Sanches to Depart AS Roma and Rejoin PSG
Renato Sanches, the Portuguese midfielder, is set to leave AS Roma and return to Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), with plans for PSG to sell him in ...
Europa League Semi-Finals Lineup Confirmed
The Europa League has reached its critical semi-final stage, with four teams set to battle it out for a place in the prestigious final. The ...
AS Roma Advances to Europa League Semi-Finals, AC Milan Out
In a significant development in European football, AS Roma has successfully qualified for the Europa League semi-finals. This achievement marks a pivotal moment in the ...
AS Roma Secures Daniele De Rossi with Contract Extension
AS Roma, under the ownership of the Friedkin family, has officially announced their decision to extend Daniele De Rossi’s contract. The former Italian midfielder, who ...
Evan Ndicka Cleared of Cardiac Issues by AS Roma Medical Tests
AS Roma has officially announced that defender Evan Ndicka has undergone extensive cardiological examinations, which have returned negative results for any cardiac pathologies. The statement ...
Mourinho Hints at Possible Future in Saudi Pro League
In an exclusive statement, José Mourinho has opened up about the possibility of coaching in the Saudi Pro League in the future, citing Cristiano Ronaldo’s ...
Nicolò Zaniolo Expresses Desire to Return to Serie A
In a recent headline on the front page of Corriere dello Sport, Italian midfielder Nicolò Zaniolo has openly expressed his wish to make a return ...
AS Roma Advances in Europa League, Feyenoord Eliminated
In the latest round of the Europa League, AS Roma has successfully qualified for the next stage of the competition. This advancement comes at the ...
José Mourinho Opens Up About AS Roma Departure
In a candid revelation, José Mourinho has expressed his deep disappointment over his departure from AS Roma, describing it as the most painful sacking of ...
José Mourinho Speaks Out After AS Roma Dismissal
In a recent statement, José Mourinho has addressed his departure from AS Roma, emphasizing respect for the club owner’s decision. Mourinho, who has a storied ...
AS Roma Refutes Super League Involvement Claims
In a recent club statement, AS Roma has categorically denied any intentions to participate in the proposed Super League. This announcement comes in response to ...
AS Roma Secures Angeliño on Loan with Buy Option
AS Roma has completed the signing of left-back Angeliño on a loan deal from RB Leipzig. The agreement includes an option to buy the player ...
Angeliño Set to Join AS Roma on Loan with Buy Option
Spanish footballer Angeliño is poised to become a new player for AS Roma after arriving to complete medical tests and sign the contract. The deal, ...
Angeliño Set for AS Roma Move
Spanish left-back Angeliño is poised to join AS Roma, with plans for the player to travel on Monday for medical tests later in the week. ...
AS Roma Set to Sign Angeliño on Loan from RB Leipzig
AS Roma have initiated official discussions with RB Leipzig regarding the acquisition of left-back Angeliño. The Italian club is looking to secure the player on ...
Matías Viña Set to Join Flamengo in €9m Deal
AS Roma’s left-back Matías Viña is poised to make a switch to Brazilian side Flamengo this week in a transfer deal worth up to €9 ...
Jonathan Ikoné to Remain at Fiorentina, No AS Roma Move
Fiorentina’s director Joe Barone has made it clear that winger Jonathan Ikoné will not be transferring to AS Roma. Barone firmly stated that there is ...
AS Roma Holds Firm on Sardar Azmoun Amid Sevilla Interest
AS Roma has turned down several offers for Iranian striker Sardar Azmoun, including a recent bid from Spanish club Sevilla. The Italian side is determined ...
Flamengo Secures Deal for Uruguayan Left-Back Matías Viña
Flamengo has successfully negotiated a transfer agreement for Uruguayan left-back Matías Viña from AS Roma. The Italian club is set to receive an €8 million ...
Flamengo Set to Increase Bid for Matias Viña
Flamengo is reportedly on the verge of enhancing their offer to secure the services of Matias Viña from AS Roma. The Brazilian club is in ...
Football Club Roma
The football club Roma, officially known as Associazione Sportiva Roma, is a professional football club based in Rome, Italy. The club was founded on 22 July 1927 through a merger of three clubs: Roman FC, SS Alba-Audace, and Fortitudo-Pro Roma SGS. Since then, Roma has become one of the most prominent clubs in Italian football.
Stadio Olimpico
Roma’s home ground is the Stadio Olimpico, located in the Foro Italico district in northern Rome. The stadium, which was inaugurated in 1937, has a capacity of over 70,000 spectators and is shared with the city’s other major football club, Lazio. The Stadio Olimpico has hosted several major international events, including the final of the 1990 Football World Cup.
Legendary Coaches and Players
Roma has had several prominent coaches and players over the years. Among the most notable coaches are Nils Liedholm and Fabio Capello. Liedholm, a former Swedish footballer, led the club to its second Serie A title in 1983. Capello, on the other hand, led Roma to its third Serie A title in 2001.
Some of the most notable players include Francesco Totti, Daniele De Rossi, and Gabriel Batistuta. Totti, who played for Roma from 1992 to 2017, is the club’s most prominent player and its all-time top scorer. De Rossi, another product of Roma’s youth academy, played for the club for over 15 years and is the player with the second most appearances for the club. Batistuta, an Argentine striker, played for Roma between 2000 and 2003 and was a key player in the club’s Serie A title in 2001.
UEFA Champions League Highlights
Roma has had several notable moments in the UEFA Champions League. The club reached the final of the tournament in 1984, where they lost to Liverpool on penalties. Roma has also reached the quarterfinals of the tournament several times, most recently in 2018.
Nicknames and Rivalries
Roma is widely known as “I Giallorossi” (The Yellow-Reds) due to their traditional red and gold coloured shirts. The club has an intense rivalry with Lazio, the other major football club in Rome. This rivalry, known as the Derby della Capitale (Capital Derby), is one of the most passionate and bitter in Italian football.