Source: Forza Roma
The Friedkin Group ownership, acting through president Dan Friedkin, pressed for Roma's derby against Lazio to be brought forward by thirty minutes from the original League schedule, according to reports. The club sided with its supporters, who had made clear their preference for a Monday evening fixture, despite the potential for additional costs to cover security and services at the Olimpico. The decision came after the club read and responded to a statement from the Curva expressing fan sentiment on the match timing.
The derby kickoff adjustment represented a rare instance of the American owners directly intervening in fixture scheduling to align with supporter wishes. Roma chose to back its fans even at the risk of incurring extra spending on public order and stadium operations, should the rescheduled timing create logistical demands. The match carries significant weight for the season's final stretch.
The club's move to accommodate the fanbase reflects an attempt to maintain goodwill after the Lega's initial scheduling decision was later contested by the prefect's office. By stepping in to support the rescheduled time, Roma aimed to deliver the Monday evening kickoff its supporters had openly requested.
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Testo Originale / Source Text
“Il presidente in persona, tramite il figlio Dan, ha insistito e fatto pressione per accontentare i tifosi giallorossi Redazione 16 maggio - 08:48 Friedkin, questo film ci ha stancati C'è infatti anche la mano della proprietà americana dietro alla decisione di anticipare il derby «solo» di mezz'ora…”
Read the full article in Italian at Forza Roma.
Ticket sales have opened for Roma's Champions League match against Slovan Bratislava on Tuesday 20 October at 21:00 at Stadio Olimpico. The fixture is matchday 3 of the league phase. The initial phase of sales is reserved for Plus subscribers and women's first-team subscribers, with tickets available through the club's official channels.
Tickets for Roma's Champions League match against Slovan Bratislava go on sale today, with the fixture scheduled for 20 October at 21:00. The match is Roma's third outing in the league phase. Seats in Curva Nord start at €45. Tickets for the earlier fixture against Real Madrid sold out several weeks ago. Roma have announced a tiered ticket allocation system to manage demand for the Bratislava match, with priority given to certain categories of season-ticket holders before the general public release. Roma stated: "From 16:00 on Thursday 24 September, PLUS Serie A season-ticket holders and the women's first-team season-ticket holders for the 2026–27 season may purchase non-transferable tickets at a dedicated price. To access this presale, login online using your PNR and date of birth; you can purchase a maximum of two tickets per code in a single transaction. General ticket sales begin at 12:00 on Friday 25 September 2026. Each supporter may purchase a maximum of four tickets per single transaction. Alongside general sales and throughout the sales period, PLUS Serie A and women's first-team season-ticket holders for 2026–27 can benefit from a dedicated price for extra non-transferable tickets. This discounted tariff is available online only; login with your PNR and date of birth. Each season-ticket holder may purchase a maximum of two tickets in one transaction. Chip exchange for COPPE season-ticket holders will not be available for this match."
Alessandro Romano has emerged as a surprise of the season's start, drawing comparisons to players such as Matic and Strootman, and threatens to become another in a line of regretted departures alongside Calafiori and Frattesi. Roma sold him to Cagliari this summer for a combined fee of approximately €6.5 million in fixed and bonus payments. The sale generated crucial financial flexibility for the club, allowing Roma to avoid selling a key player before 30 June and freeing up resources after earlier departures of Saud, Baldanzi and Sangaré. Romano is now demonstrating the quality that head coach Gian Piero Gasperini had already identified during the previous season. His market value has tripled to around €15 million and is expected to rise further. Critically, Roma hold no buy-back clause; Cagliari would need to be relegated to Serie B to trigger a repurchase obligation, but the Sardinian club's strong start to the campaign has already eased those concerns. The midfielder has also caught the attention of national team officials—Roberto Mancini called him into the Italy squad. Romano made his Italy debut as a starter on Friday against Belgium, playing at the Stadio Olimpico itself—a twist of fate for the player Roma parted with.