Major clean-up begins at Pietralata ahead of Roma stadium construction

Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni has named his squad for the next two friendlies, against Uruguay and Costa Rica, and three AS Roma players have been included: Matías Soulé, Santiago Castro and Leonardo Balerdi. The call-ups are a confirmation for the three players, who had already been selected by Scaloni for Argentina's most recent fixtures. The three are coached at club level by Gian Piero Gasperini. Alongside them, Serie A is represented in the Argentina squad by Troilo (Parma), Perrone (Como) and Mastantuono (Fiorentina). The squad list for the Uruguay and Costa Rica matches gives Roma's Argentine contingent continued international recognition under Scaloni, with Soulé, Castro and Balerdi all involved in the national team set-up for these friendlies.

Hundreds of Roma supporters and representatives from Roma Clubs across Italy and Europe gathered in traditional English pubs in the centre of Manchester on the eve of Roma's important Champions League match against Manchester United at Old Trafford, before heading towards the stadium. The gathering, dressed in yellow and red scarves and flags, shows the close bond between the fanbase and the squad coached by Gian Piero Gasperini, who is being asked to confirm on the European stage the run of positive results Roma have recorded in Serie A. Delegations arrived from every corner of Europe and Italy. Among the official clubs represented were Roma Club Lupi dell'Artico Finlandia, whose members travelled from Northern Europe, alongside members of Roma Club Bruxelles, Roma Club Madrid "Daniele De Rossi", Roma Club Cremona "Agostino Di Bartolomei" and the local reference point AS Roma North UK. The gathering reflects a global network of supporters united under the same colours ahead of kick-off. The away end at Old Trafford will be fully behind the team, with supporters ready to push the Roman side through what is expected to be a demanding Champions League night.

Leo Gassmann is in Manchester ahead of Roma's match there, and has singled out Donyell Malen as a key figure. Roma's trip to Manchester is the focus of the report, published on 3 November 2026. The Italian headline frames Gassmann's presence as part of Roma's away travel, and Malen is the Roma player named as decisive. The article gives no further detail on the match itself or the squad. Gassmann said: "It will be a good battle. I'm thrilled, we'll enjoy ourselves."