Friedkin in talks with Ceferin over UEFA sanctions

Donyell Malen is settling into life at Roma, spending time exploring both the city's coastal and historic attractions. On 30 September, the Dutch forward attended the Tre Fontane to support AS Roma's women's team. After the match, he took the opportunity to experience Rome's evening atmosphere in a romantic outing with his wife, Delisha, at the Colosseum. Malen shared the moment on social media with the caption: "Love Story in Rome". The 26-year-old has been making the most of his time off the pitch in the capital, previously spotted enjoying Ostia's seaside. His social media posts suggest he is already enamoured with the city, signalling a positive early experience in his move to the Giallorossi.

Roma awaits a UEFA verdict on their financial accounts, with the Club Financial Control Body's decision due in November. During an assembly of European clubs in Copenhagen, owner Dan Friedkin held a brief conversation with UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin to discuss the club's position. According to Repubblica, Roma failed to meet the budget target set out in a settlement agreement signed four years ago. In the informal discussion, Friedkin explained the reasons for the shortfall and reiterated the ownership's commitment to economic stability. He highlighted the progressive reduction in losses and prospects for revenue growth, citing the club's participation in the Champions League and the new stadium project as sources of future structural income. Roma's contacts with UEFA have intensified since the 30 June deadline. The club now awaits the CFCB's ruling and hopes to avoid the heaviest consequences outlined in financial regulations. The potential sanction and its scale will only become clear after the UEFA body's decision. Roma's management at Trigoria is monitoring developments closely as the November determination approaches.

Roma radio pundits offered their assessments of the club's prospects ahead of the fixture against Como and the broader competitive landscape. The panel discussed the impact of the international break and squad rotation, with several commentators noting that Roma retained key players at Trigoria during the break while Como had numerous squad members on international duty. Lorenzo Pes addressed the ongoing UEFA Financial Fair Play investigation, saying that Roma's leadership at Trigoria is not strongly worried about the matter. "The Roma has reduced costs and, as of today, a heavy fine is the most probable hypothesis," he stated. Pes also touched on transfer activity in the final days of the window, specifically the Chelsea interest in Manu Koné. According to Pes, Chelsea made an approach on the final day of the transfer window, which Roma rejected. "The Blues' interest was important: between 31 August and 1 September there was some hesitation on Roma's part, but then they didn't flinch," Pes explained. "For Gasperini, Koné is very important: if he had to give him up, it wouldn't have been in the last days of the market." Other commentators focused on tactical and squad matters. Giancarlo Padovan highlighted Rodrigo Mora's recent performance with Portugal Under 21, describing him as still mysterious but too early to judge. Piero Torri suggested Mora could emerge as a decisive factor in the upcoming fixture against Real Madrid. Alessandro Vocalelli noted that October presents a demanding stretch for Roma, while Luigi Ferrajolo termed the Como match "indecipherable" but suggested Roma could exploit the tactical approach of Como's manager Fabregas.