Source: Forza Roma
Shopkeepers and residents around Ponte Milvio in Rome have reacted with alarm to the prefecture's decision to schedule the Derby della Capitale between Roma and Lazio for an evening kickoff. The nighttime fixture has sparked safety concerns among local business owners and householders, who fear a repeat of the clashes that occurred on 13 April 2025, when around 100 Roma supporters attempted to engage with rival fans gathered in Piazza di Ponte Milvio, launching an attack from Piazzale Cardinal Consalvi and leading to police charges and water cannon deployment.
Dario Pallotta, 73, who runs the family tobacconist, expressed his frustration at the fixture timing: "Who managed the Serie A calendar ought to be sacked. The evening derby frightens me, but fortunately it doesn't concern me — at 20:00 I shut up and go home." Maria Teresa Terriaca, a retired schoolteacher aged 78 living on Viale Pinturicchio, echoed the anxiety: "I think they would have done better to play the derby at a safer time. Last year we were terrified, my son was petrified. When there's a derby it's a curfew for us, and on Monday we'll lock ourselves in the house, hoping nothing happens."
Daniele Testoni, 48, who runs the Bar Pallotta—open since 1820 on Piazzale Ponte Milvio—questioned the decision-makers' competence. Not all businesses share the concern: staff at the pizzeria Il Derby on Piazza Mancini, open for 32 years, said they work with confidence because fans respect them and the square is policed, though some nervousness remains.
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AS Roma has opened ticket sales for two Serie A home fixtures at Stadio Olimpico. The matches against Genoa and Cagliari are scheduled for 17 October and 27 October respectively, both kicking off at 20:45. The club announced the news through its official social media channels.
Roma's radio stations have weighed in on the club's decision to prevent Paulo Dybala and Nahuel Molina from travelling to Argentina for Lionel Messi's farewell match, with most voices backing Gian Piero Gasperini's stance but expressing sympathy for the players' position. The core issue centres on fixture congestion and recovery time. Gasperini has reportedly blocked the pair from making the intercontinental journey because they are needed for Roma's upcoming match against Como, with the travel and the nature of the trip—a farewell party as much as a football occasion—presenting a fatigue risk. Dybala and Molina played in last summer's Copa América with Argentina and featured in the same World Cup squad as Messi, making the event emotionally significant. Multiple commentators acknowledged the difficulty of saying no to a once-in-a-lifetime occasion, yet sided with the coach's reasoning. Francesco Balzani (Tele Radio Stereo) noted Roma face a potential UEFA fine in November that could affect the January transfer market, though there is no concern at the club's headquarters about European competition exclusion. Alessandro Fusco (Radio Radio Mattino) argued neither player should even request permission, stating they should prioritize the club paying their wages. Franco Ordine added that Roma has already faced criticism from the Dutch national coach over the Donyell Malen situation, where it remained unclear what physical issue kept him unavailable. Stefano Agresti supported Gasperini, pointing out that Wesley, Malen and Bryan Cristante had already missed international action due to fitness concerns. Nando Orsi dissented, calling it excessive to prevent them attending a one-off farewell. Roberto Pruzzo suggested common sense would ultimately prevail. Simone Valdarchi summarized Trigoria's three pending questions: whether friendlies will be scheduled, when injured players return, and whether Dybala and Molina will depart for Messi's match—with the unofficial answer leaning toward no. Piero Torri criticised the scale of praise surrounding Matteo Nicolò Messi's departure from Roma, stating: "It seems like an exaggerated level of excitement about Romano. Certainly Roma made a mistake in not securing a buy-back clause on this player—they didn't leave themselves a safety valve." The official word on Dybala and Molina's travel plans remained pending as of match day.
Roma have opened free ticket sales for their Champions League league-phase match against Slovan Bratislava on Tuesday 20 October at 21:00 at the Stadio Olimpico. From 12:00 today, supporters can purchase up to four tickets through official club channels. Tickets will be issued in digital format only and can be downloaded to a smartphone or loaded into the official 'Il mio posto' app. Series A Plus season-ticket holders and members of the women's first team for 2026–27 will continue to benefit from a dedicated price for additional tickets, though tickets purchased this way cannot be resold. Roma has urged supporters to use only the official website to check availability, sections and prices for the European match, avoiding unauthorised resellers.
Roberto Mancini has named his 23-man squad for Italy's Nations League opener against Belgium at the Stadio Olimpico on 25 September, with AS Roma defender Daniele Ghilardi among those excluded. The match marks the official start of Mancini's new cycle as Italy manager. Ghilardi was omitted alongside Matteo Pessina, Alessandro Bastoni (muscle fatigue), Ruggeri, Ricci, Fagioli, Vergara, Nicolò Zaniolo, Sebastiano Esposito, Kouadio and Inácio.
Italy manager Roberto Mancini has named his 23-player squad for this evening's Nations League match against Belgium at the Olimpico. Gianluca Mancini is included in the squad, but Daniele Ghilardi has been omitted and will watch from the stands. Bryan Cristante remained at Roma's training ground due to physical issues. Beyond the two Roma players, Italy also leaves out Pessina, Bastoni (suspended), Kouadio, Ruggeri, Ricci, Fagioli, Inacio, Vergara, Nicolò Zaniolo and Sebastiano Esposito from the initial aggregated group. The match is a significant fixture in the Nations League campaign and marks Mancini's first squad announcement as head coach after Italy's failure in the World Cup. The full squad includes: Goalkeepers Donnarumma, Carnesecchi, Vicario; defenders Kayode, Ahanor, Calafiori, Coppola, Scalvini, Di Lorenzo, Mancini; midfielders Romano, Mandragora, Tonali, Doumbia, Zoma, Frattesi, Barella; forwards Pio Esposito, Kean, Raspadori, Scamacca, Maldini, Cambiaghi.
Amantino Mancini, former Roma and Inter player, has analysed Saturday's 2–2 draw between the clubs at the Olimpico, telling Tribuna.com that the result was fair and that the title race will stretch beyond just Roma and Inter. "It was undoubtedly the most just result; Roma played well in the first half, while Inter played better in the second," he said. Mancini believes five teams will contest the Scudetto this season. "There will be other squads fighting for the title; I believe Napoli, Juventus and Milan can compete for it alongside Roma and Inter. It's a long championship and there is still a lot of football to be played, but I think these five teams will battle for the title." He acknowledged Roma's improvement over the past year but said Inter still hold a slight edge. "Roma have strengthened well and are a more competitive squad, but I still see Inter slightly ahead because they have been playing together as a group for longer. That said, Roma have improved considerably from last year." On Paulo Dybala, Mancini offered high praise: "We know Dybala's quality and technical gifts. When he is in physical condition and plays with continuity, he is a world-class talent. Fortunately for Roma and for him, this year he has not suffered injuries and is playing really well. He is at the peak of his career." Mancini also highlighted a defensive problem for Inter, noting: "Inter are struggling in defence; the numbers confirm it. They concede too many goals and must fix the back line. Chivu knows it well; he knows how to solve the situation." On Inter striker Lautaro, Mancini rated him highly: "Lautaro pleases me; he is a very strong player, both physically and technically, and he knows how to score. For me he ranks among the five best strikers in the world."