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Fabio Maresca has been appointed to referee the Derby della Capitale between Roma and Lazio on Sunday at 12:00 at Stadio Olimpico. The match officials are: guardalinee Peretti and Perrotti, fourth official Fabbri, VAR Di Bello, and AVAR Abisso. This will be Maresca's first derby in his refereeing career. The appointment marks his first Roma match of the season; he has overseen the Giallorossi only once in the past two years, when Roma defeated Monza 4–0 at home in the previous campaign. Maresca's previous interactions with Roma have drawn controversy, particularly during José Mourinho's tenure at the club.

AS Roma has appointed Del Vescovo as the new coordinator of its medical staff ahead of the upcoming season. Del Vescovo previously worked with head coach Gian Piero Gasperini during his time at Atalanta, bringing continuity to the coaching setup following Gasperini's appointment at Roma. The appointment is part of broader structural changes Roma is implementing within the club for the new season. By bringing in a medical coordinator with prior experience working alongside Gasperini, Roma aims to establish stronger coordination between the coaching staff and medical department.

AS Roma is preparing to end its relationship with medical director Petrucci, who was brought to the club a year ago by former manager Claudio Ranieri. The overhaul of the medical department will see Riccardo Del Vescovo take over the role. Del Vescovo previously worked with current Roma head coach Gian Piero Gasperini at Atalanta and served as Roma's medical director for several seasons in the past. The appointment marks a significant restructuring of the club's medical structure under the current leadership. Del Vescovo's familiarity with both Gasperini and the organization is expected to provide continuity and strengthen the medical department's effectiveness. His prior experience at Roma gives him insight into the club's operations and culture. According to sources, the transfer is imminent, with formal agreements expected soon. The move reflects the club's broader strategic direction following changes in the coaching staff and ongoing adjustments to optimize the team's infrastructure.