Fabregas says Como lack resources compared to Roma, Juventus, and Napoli

Inter president Beppe Marotta has addressed the ongoing refereeing scandal involving Italian football's match-day designator Gianluca Rocchi, who is under investigation for alleged sports fraud. The scandal centres on accusations that certain referees were assigned to matches in a way that favoured Inter. Marotta firmly rejected these claims, stating: "We are surprised by these statements. We do not have referees we prefer or do not prefer. Inter has always operated with maximum correctness and this must be clear." Marotta's comments come as the refereeing controversy affects multiple Serie A clubs. In defending Inter's position, he broadened the discussion to include past decisions against his club, specifically referencing a decision involving Roma. He noted that last season Inter had faced several adverse refereeing decisions that were later acknowledged by the referees' governing body. He cited the example of a penalty not awarded in the Inter-Roma match as a notable instance of a controversial decision in Roma's favour, suggesting Inter has faced refereeing injustices rather than benefited from them. Marotta concluded by reiterating that Inter has no involvement in the ongoing investigation: "We read everything in the newspapers. We have no record of any Inter registered personnel being involved, and we are absolutely calm." He maintained a firm stance on the club's integrity: "Inter is unrelated to this matter and always will be."

Como defeated Genoa 2-0 in a Serie A match, with goals from Douvikas and Diao securing the visitors' first win in over a month. Douvikas opened the scoring early with a headed finish from a Da Cunha cross, before Diao added a second-half header to seal the result. The victory moves Como level with Roma on 61 points, two points behind Juventus in the Serie A table. Daniele De Rossi, managing Genoa, was unable to help Roma's European push through this result. The loss leaves Genoa at 39 points and mathematically close to Serie A survival, while Como's win represents a significant turnaround in form. With Como now matching Roma's points tally, the race for European qualification remains competitive.

Milan host Juventus on Sunday night at Stadio San Siro in a crucial top-four battle. Milan recovered from two consecutive defeats with a 1-0 win at Hellas Verona, where Adrien Rabiot scored late in the first half. Juventus arrive in high spirits following a dominant 2-0 home victory over Bologna, with goals from Jonathan David and Khephren Thuram extending their unbeaten run to seven matches. The fixture carries significant implications for AS Roma, who sit fifth, eight points behind Milan. Roma's recent 2-0 triumph at Torino has narrowed Juventus's advantage over Gian Piero Gasperini's side to just two points, intensifying pressure on the Bianconeri to maintain their top-four position. Both Milan and Juventus are chasing Champions League qualification, while Roma remain firmly in contention for a coveted fourth-place spot. Milan have all first-team players available, though Rafael Leao and Christian Pulisic remain out of form—Pulisic last scored in December. Juventus are without long-term absentees Arkadiusz Milik and Juan Cabal, with star striker Dusan Vlahovic unlikely to feature; Jonathan David is expected to lead the line instead. Historically, Milan-Juventus meetings have been low-scoring affairs, with each of the last nine top-flight encounters producing under 2.5 goals. A draw is predicted as the most likely outcome.

Cesc Fabregas spoke to Sky Sport following Como's 2–0 victory over Genoa, acknowledging that Donyell Malen made a significant difference in the match. Malen, currently on loan at Como from AS Roma, has continued to influence games for the Serie A club this season. The winger's performances away from Roma have drawn attention as the Giallorossi monitor his development during the loan spell.

German playmaker Julian Brandt has become a target for several major European clubs ahead of the summer transfer window. AS Roma, Atletico Madrid, Aston Villa, and Newcastle United are all tracking the Borussia Dortmund midfielder, who will become available on a free transfer in June. Brandt is capable of beating defenders and has previously shared a dressing room with Roma's Donyell Malen during their time at Dortmund. Roma identified Brandt as a target several weeks ago and sees him as a valuable addition to the squad. However, the competition for his signature has intensified significantly. Atletico Madrid, under Diego Simeone, is pursuing Brandt as a potential replacement for the departing Antoine Griezmann. The Premier League interest represents a new development in the race, with both Aston Villa and Newcastle preparing suitable offers to convince the German to move to England. Roma remains attentive to the situation and ready to make its move at an opportune moment.

Roma secured a decisive 2-0 away victory at Bologna, with the goals coming in the first half. Donyell Malen delivered an outstanding performance, scoring one goal and providing an assist. Wesley, returning from injury, proved crucial to the result, while El Aynaoui also contributed a goal and an assist—marking his first Serie A goal. Goalkeeper Mile Svilar made important saves when called upon, and the defensive trio performed solidly throughout. The win keeps Roma's Champions League ambitions alive as Juventus faced AC Milan the same evening. Head coach Gian Piero Gasperini received praise from multiple newspapers for his tactical setup and team management. Midfielder Niccolò Pisilli impressed with a solid display, while the midfield and defensive structure remained compact and disciplined. The ratings across major Italian publications were relatively consistent, with Malen earning scores between 7.5 and 8, and El Aynaoui consistently rated 7.5. Wesley and Svilar also drew positive marks across the board. Gasperini himself was rated 7 to 7.5 by the publications surveyed.