Friedkin calls Gasperini to praise Roma after securing Champions League return

Emma's 2013 song "L'amore non mi basta" has resurged in popularity across Instagram and TikTok in recent weeks, driven largely by videos featuring Paulo Dybala and his years at Juventus. The track has climbed back up the charts thanks to the social media phenomenon, blending football culture with music in the way that is now commonplace on platforms where footballers serve as subjects for creative edits. Dybala, Roma's number 21, has become the focal point of the trend. Speaking from the stage at Tim Summer Hits in Piazza del Popolo, Emma acknowledged the striker's role in the song's renewed success. She said: "I am honoured. I thank Dybala and all the footballers, I am most honoured." The trend has extended beyond Italy, becoming an anthem in Spain at Atlético Madrid as well, demonstrating the cross-border appeal of the viral moment.

Gian Piero Gasperini will address the media on Thursday at 14:00 at Roma's Fulvio Bernardini training ground, marking his first public comments since the club entered its second week of 2026–27 preparation. The press conference comes as Roma finalises several squad matters. Paulo Dybala's contract renewal has been officially confirmed, while Zeki Çelik departed to join Juventus. The announcement of Gasperini's media engagement provides clarity for supporters amid the ongoing transfer activity and squad reshaping under the new head coach. Gasperini, who took charge in 2025, has been overseeing Roma's opening training sessions at the club's training facility. The Thursday conference will be held in the centre's press room.

Gian Piero Gasperini will hold his first press conference as Roma head coach on Saturday 18 July at 14:00 at the Fulvio Bernardini training ground. The briefing comes at the start of the club's pre-season, ahead of a friendly against the Primavera squad on Sunday afternoon, and will offer Gasperini the chance to outline his early impressions from the training camp and the club's ambitions for the new season. Roma qualified for the Champions League at the end of the 2025–26 campaign and have entrusted a fresh technical cycle to Gasperini. The press conference will be streamed live across Roma's official social media channels and via live text coverage on Romanews.eu.