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Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni has named three AS Roma players in his squad for friendlies against Bolivia on 30 September, Burkina Faso on 3 October and Benin on 6 October. The trio are defender Leonardo Balerdi, and forwards Santiago Castro and Matías Soulé. Balerdi has already earned 11 caps for Argentina, while Castro and Soulé are both awaiting their debuts for the national team and will be hoping to feature for the first time. The friendlies hold particular significance as they will include Lionel Messi's final match for Argentina. The legendary forward will play his farewell game against Benin at the Monumental in Buenos Aires, providing a fitting conclusion to his international career.

Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni has named three Roma players in his squad for the international window at the end of September and start of October: Leonardo Balerdi, Matías Soulé and Santiago Castro. Paulo Dybala and Nahuel Molina were omitted and will remain available to Gian Piero Gasperini during the break. Bareldi's recall comes after strong performances in Roma's defence since his arrival. The central defender has settled quickly into the giallorossi backline and his form has caught Scaloni's attention. Soulé and Castro return to the Argentina squad after being left out of the coach's recent selections, giving both players a chance to press their claims for the national team. Argentina will play Bolivia on 30 September, Burkina Faso on 3 October and Benin on 6 October. Lionel Messi is also included in the squad. The Argentina forward previously expressed his intention to leave international football and will use these three friendlies as his final opportunity to play for the Selección before his retirement from the national team. Roma will therefore release three players to Argentina while Dybala and Molina stay behind.

Argentina head coach Scaloni has selected three Roma players for the national team's forthcoming friendlies: Leonardo Balerdi, Matías Soulé and Santiago Castro. The trio will feature in matches against Bolivia on 30 September, Burkina Faso on 3 October and Benin on 6 October. Balerdi has impressed in Roma's defence, while Soulé and Castro return to the squad after falling out of the technical staff's rotation. Paulo Dybala and Nahuel Molina have been omitted from the selection. Lionel Messi has also been included in the squad. The Argentine legend, who previously announced his retirement from international football, will bid farewell to supporters in the final match against Benin at the Monumental before departing the Selección.

Roma players out on loan delivered mixed results across a busy weekend of football, with Alessandro Romano continuing to impress in Serie A while others made their debuts for their temporary clubs. Romano played all 90 minutes as Cagliari defeated Atalanta 2–1 at Bergamo, and created a chance for Mendy early in the second half that was ruled out for marginal offside. The 20-year-old also fired from distance in the 15th minute, forcing a corner from Carnesecchi. Under coach Pisacane, Romano has become an established starter and is at Cagliari on a loan with an obligation to buy should certain sporting conditions be met. Neil El Aynaoui experienced a contrasting week at RB Leipzig. The Moroccan midfielder played the full match in the Bundesliga club's 4–1 Champions League defeat away at Como on Thursday, then returned to the starting XI in Bundesliga action on Sunday, playing 74 minutes in a 5–0 victory over Hamburg without scoring or assisting. He remains on loan with a right of redemption. Robinio Vaz made his Premier League debut for Hull City, entering at the 82nd minute in place of McBurnie during an away fixture at Stamford Bridge against Chelsea. Hull secured a 2–2 draw, and Vaz, born in 2007, now has his first minutes in English football under his belt. He too is on loan with a right of redemption. Other Roma loanees had quieter weekends. Mattia Mannini made his Benevento debut off the bench, replacing Siatounis in the 74th minute of a 3–1 win against Hellas Verona—his first appearance after being unused at Ascoli. Filippo Reale played 90 minutes at left centre-back in Carrarese's 1–0 home defeat to Catanzaro, the goal coming from Iemmello in the 83rd minute. Radoslaw Zelezny started in goal for Perugia away at Ravenna but saw his side lose 3–0 after being reduced to ten men when Kabashi was sent off late in the first half. He had kept a clean sheet in a win against Pineto the previous week. Luigi Cherubini sat unused on Benevento's bench in their 3–1 success, a reversal of his playing status from Ascoli. Angeliño made a second consecutive unused substitute appearance for Deportivo La Coruña in a 1–1 draw at Getafe. Marash Kumbulla returned to the squad list for Rayo Vallecano but did not play in a 4–1 defeat at Real Madrid's Bernabeu. Jan Ziolkowski remained unavailable with a foot problem that had already kept him out the week prior; Monza lost 3–2 to Lecce without him. Artem Dovbyk was held out of Bologna's trip to Napoli after sustaining a minor groin issue in the 91st minute of a prior victory; Bologna lost 1–0 at the Maradona, with manager Tedesco calling the precaution sensible rather than a serious injury. Anass Salah-Eddine is nearing a loan move to Panathinaikos; Roma has agreed terms and the winger has arrived in Athens for medicals, though an official announcement had not yet been published at the time of writing.

Roma placed two young players in Tuttosport and Transfermarkt's Golden Boy 2026 rankings on Saturday, 12 September. Rodrigo Mora occupies 28th place, while Emanuele Lulli ranks 76th. Former Roma player Robinio Vaz, now at Hull City, also appears in the top 100 at 91st. On the women's side, Roma Femminile secured a place in the Women's Cup semi-final following victory over Fiorentina and Inter's simultaneous win over Lazio. They will face Sassuolo on Sunday at 12:00, the same opponent that beat them in the group stage and will also be their first league adversary of the season. The match will be broadcast on Sky Sport and NOW. In Serie A, Monday brings the first managerial meeting between Ignazio Abate and Gian Piero Gasperini, separated by 29 years and 637 top-flight benches. Gasperini has reached 640 bench appearances, climbing to fifth on the all-time list; his next target is Nils Liedholm at 644. Il Foglio highlighted Roma's impressive start under Gasperini, driven by an increasingly full Stadio Olimpico and a squad in strong form. The publication stressed the significance of the club's decision to reject Manu Koné's departure, a choice that strengthened the bond between coach and supporters. Roma's early season has become a symbol of unexpected momentum and high expectations.

Emanuele Lulli and Rodrigo Mora have been included in the 100-candidate shortlist for the Golden Boy 2026 award, the annual prize for the best footballer under 21 in Europe's top divisions. Lulli is ranked 76th while Mora sits 28th on the list published by Tuttosport. The award ceremony approaches with interest focused on the calibre of contenders. The previous edition was won by two PSG players. Robinho Vaz, who departed Roma during the most recent summer transfer window on loan to Hull City in the Premier League, also features among the nominees. The top 10 showcases elite talent across Europe. Pau Cubarsí, Barcelona's defender and World Cup winner with Spain, leads the rankings. He is followed by Ayyoub Bouaddi (Manchester City), Warren Zaïre-Emery (Paris Saint-Germain), Yan Diomande (Real Madrid), Victor Froholdt (Porto), Rayan (Bournemouth), Endrick (Real Madrid), Jorrel Hato (Chelsea) and Estevao (Chelsea).