Roma celebrates Conference League triumph on fourth anniversary of Tirana victory

Roma supporters will be able to attend the Bologna fixture at the Dall'Ara on 4 December, after the local authorities gave the go-ahead. The basketball match between Virtus Bologna and Partizan Belgrade, originally scheduled for Friday 4 December at 20.30 at the PalaDozza, has been brought forward to Thursday 3 December. The decision was linked to a public order issue and, above all, to the need to avoid a clash with another sporting event in the Emilian city. Tickets for the Roma fixture are not yet on sale. Until the meeting of the Osservatorio, the body overseeing matches, away tickets will remain unavailable. Supporters from the Lazio region will only be able to buy tickets for the away sector, and only if they hold a Roma Fidelity Card. Fans will therefore have to wait a few more days before they can secure a seat, but the club's travelling supporters will be able to be present at the stadium.

Roma midfielder Rodrigo Mora has been called up to the Portugal senior national team for the upcoming matches, after raising his level notably in recent games and catching the attention of the national team set-up. The 2007-born playmaker is expected to train with the senior side, and his debut with the full national team is considered likely. Mora has so far only represented Portugal at Under-21 level. His call-up marks a significant step up for the young Roma player, who has been impressing for the club in recent weeks. The article notes that Mora will be joining the senior group for the coming fixtures, with a first cap now a realistic prospect. Portugal's decision to bring him into the full squad reflects the quality of his recent performances and his growing reputation as one of the most promising talents in the Roma squad.

Gian Piero Gasperini surprised his Roma players in the Old Trafford dressing room after a 3-2 defeat to Manchester United, choosing reassurance over a angry tirade despite Roma having let a two-goal lead slip. According to journalist Andrea Pugliese, speaking on Radio Radio, Gasperini avoided any hunt for culprits and instead highlighted the quality of Roma's performance in the first half of the match. Pugliese reported that Gasperini told his players after the final whistle: "We dominated," urging them not to forget how much good they had built against a high-level opponent. The message aimed to turn the disappointment into motivation. It was a significant choice, especially after Roma suffered their second comeback in the Champions League, coming just weeks after the one against Real Madrid. The approach matches what Gasperini said publicly after the game. He said: "This team perhaps needs to take off the pressure of the result at all costs. This match matters to us more than the others." Gasperini appears keen to protect his players' confidence without ignoring the mistakes that were made. The real test now comes on the pitch, with the trip to face Sassuolo the first chance to show whether the coach's words have helped Roma move on from the disappointment of Manchester.