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The sight of two former Chelsea men winding up Inter supporters in celebration during Milan’s 2-1 Derby della Madonnina win this past weekend spoke for itself, especially since neither was Fikayo Tomori nor Ruben Loftus-Cheek. Roma loanee Tammy Abraham and Christian Pulisic, both with a point to prove for different reasons, hope more awaits them after some rough early season form. Continue reading “Roma’s Abraham enthused by positive start to Milan loan after narrow derby win”
After Morocco stunned them in the World Cup quarter-finals, the Portuguese federation (FPF) yesterday announced their decision to part ways with head coach Fernando Santos, whose deal ran until 2024. The 68-year-old, who guided them to their first-ever senior international title back at Euro 2016, also led A Seleção to the UEFA Nations League title three years later. Continue reading “World Cup 2022: Portugal’s Fernando Santos is ninth manager to part ways post-tournament”
15 days after Tottenham dismissed him just before their first domestic Cup final since 2014-15, Jose Mourinho has emerged as Paulo Fonseca’s successor at Serie A side Roma, announcing hours earlier that his compatriot’s existing deal would not be renewed beyond this summer.
Continue reading “That was quick: Jose Mourinho agrees Roma deal, replacing Paulo Fonseca in July”
Read two quick-fire match previews ahead of intriguing midweek fixtures in Italy’s top-flight, as Champions League-chasing Roma look to close the gap on the top four. Elsewhere, title challengers Lazio make their Serie A return – aiming to apply pressure on leaders Juventus when they travel to high-flying Atalanta. Continue reading “Serie A previews: Roma-Sampdoria, Atalanta-Lazio as Italian football return continues”
Despite more speculation linking him with a Premier League move, Justin Kluivert stayed put at Roma last summer. Once football resumes, the Dutch winger will be keen to make up for lost time after a season hampered by inconsistency in Italy.
Continue reading “Justin Kluivert at 21: What’s next for the talented Roma winger?”
Serie A side AS Roma have agreed to go without four months’ salary to help the club through the crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. This comes as elsewhere in Italy’s top-flight, Juventus, Parma and Caglari have all accepted reductions. Continue reading “Roma agree to forgo four months’ wages, other Serie A sides accept reductions”
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