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Bove says Roma fans go beyond results and does not rule out a return to Italy
·18 October 2026·1d ago

Bove says Roma fans go beyond results and does not rule out a return to Italy

Source: Roma News

Edoardo Bove has said he does not rule out a future return to Italy, while speaking at the Festa del Cinema di Roma to present "In un battito", a documentary film about his life since the serious collapse he suffered on the pitch two years ago. The former Roma midfielder spoke at the film's premiere about his future and the affection of Giallorossi supporters.

The documentary follows his story from the illness that struck him in a match through his long recovery and his comeback with Watford in England. Bove said his dream was to play football again, and that he is achieving it in England. He said he is happy where he is now and that going abroad was one of his goals, but he admits he follows Serie A closely and has remained attached to Roma and Italy.

Bove said: "Tornare in Italia? In futuro perché no. Sono felice dove sono ora, era uno dei miei obiettivi andare a giocare fuori ma non posso nascondere che seguo il campionato italiano, sono rimasto legato alla Roma e all'Italia. Per il momento sono felice dove sono ora, ma al tempo stesso non voglio chiudere nessuna porta." Returning to a return to Italy, he added that the future is open and he is not closing any door.

On his return to the Stadio Olimpico, Bove said it had been emotional, as was receiving affection he did not feel he deserved for what he had done on the pitch. He said: "Il mio sogno era tornare a giocare a calcio e ci sto riuscendo in Inghilterra. Ho un cuore che mi ha fatto uno scherzetto, ma tornare all'Olimpico è stato emozionante, così come ricevere quel tipo di affetto che non sentivo di meritare per quanto fatto in campo. Ma i tifosi della Roma sono anche questo, vanno oltre i risultati."

Bove also spoke about the bill that carries his name. He said: "Spero venga approvato, a gennaio dovrebbe essere calendarizzato. Non è una legge sullo sport ma su ciò che avviene in Italia perché tante persone non sono in grado di intervenire o hanno paura. È una legge trasversale e sono fiducioso sul fatto che venga approvata." Finally, asked about Roma and Gasperini's side, he said the team has "partita bene, ma il campionato è ancora lungo", meaning they have started well but the league is still long.

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“Edaordo Bove protagonista alla Festa del Cinema di Roma per presentare “In un battito”, il docufilm che racconta la sua vita dal grave malore che lo ha colpito in campo due anni fino al lungo percorso di ripresa e al rientro con la magia del Watford in Inghilterra. Nel corso della premiere del film…”

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