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Roma files formal complaint against Atalanta CEO Percassi over incident with director D'Amico
·6 September 2026·46d ago

Roma files formal complaint against Atalanta CEO Percassi over incident with director D'Amico

Source: GialloRossi.net

AS Roma has issued an official statement in support of sporting director Tony D'Amico following an incident involving Atalanta CEO Luca Percassi at the end of yesterday's match between the two clubs at the Olimpico. The club condemned Percassi's behaviour toward D'Amico as unacceptable, while praising the Roma director for avoiding any retaliation.

Roma has announced that it will refer the matter to the relevant sporting authorities for formal evaluation. The incident will therefore move beyond what occurred on the pitch and proceed to a formal investigation at federal level. The club emphasised D'Amico's conduct throughout the exchange.

The full statement from AS Roma read: "AS Roma expresses full support for Sporting Director Tony D'Amico in relation to what occurred at the end of the match against Atalanta. The Club deems unacceptable the behaviour shown by Atalanta CEO Luca Percassi toward one of its own officials and highlights the correctness demonstrated by D'Amico, who avoided any reaction. AS Roma will submit the incident to the relevant sporting authorities for appropriate evaluation."

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Roma director of sport Tony D'Amico was questioned by the Italian Football Federation's Federal Prosecutor's office on 8 September following an incident with Atalanta CEO Luca Percassi after Saturday's Roma-Atalanta match at the Olimpico. According to reports across all outlets, Percassi allegedly insulted D'Amico repeatedly—first at the exit of the Tribuna 1927 stand and later in the Monte Mario car park. D'Amico chose not to respond to the provocations, preventing escalation of the confrontation.

Roma issued an official statement on Sunday condemning Percassi's behaviour as unacceptable while praising D'Amico for his restraint. The club confirmed it would refer the matter to the sporting authorities for formal investigation. The Federal Prosecutor's office had already questioned stewards and witnesses present at the Olimpico on 7 September, with D'Amico's testimony on 8 September followed by an expected statement from Percassi himself. Retesport notes that stewards had to intervene during the incident to prevent further escalation. The investigation will determine what disciplinary measures, if any, follow from the evidence gathered by prosecutors.

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“La Roma prende posizione ufficialmente dopo quanto accaduto al termine della sfida contro l’Atalanta. Il club giallorosso ha pubblicato una nota per esprimere il proprio pieno sostegno al direttore sportivo Tony D’Amico in relazione all’episodio che avrebbe visto coinvolto l’amministratore delegato…”

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