Roma open ticket pack sales for Genoa, Slovan Bratislava and Cagliari matches

Federico Ricci, a former Roma academy graduate now playing for Sorrento in Serie C, has reflected on his time with the Giallorossi in an interview with LaCasadiC, recalling his debut and his formative years at the club. Ricci spoke fondly of his Serie A debut under García, which came as an unexpected opportunity when Roma were losing at home. "The debut with Roma was a beautiful surprise altogether," he said. "A unique emotion because honestly I wasn't expecting it—when you're losing at home you don't expect a young player to come on to try to turn things around. Instead García gave me the opportunity to come on with ten minutes left and I played well too. For me it was a dream coming true, playing for the team of my city and my family, because we're all Roma fans, and then to help turn the match around was something unique and an unforgettable memory." On what Roma means to him, Ricci stated: "I owe everything to Roma. It's the team that gave me the chance to fulfil my dream and to grow as a man too. My relationship with Roma now is that of a supporter, someone who hopes they can win something, and for me this year they have all the credentials to fight for the league title." He recalled the ten-game winning run under García as evidence of exceptional quality. "I remember that record of ten wins under García well—it was a very strong squad," he said. "I remember that Pallotta gave each of us a Rolex to celebrate that record. That squad finished second but had an extremely high level of quality. There was a beautiful group with a very high standard and charisma. Being around them every day was a dream, and I was learning constantly." After a loan spell at Crotone where he featured prominently, Ricci returned to Roma's first-team setup, discussing a potential role with Spalletti. "I remember talking to Spalletti about it—he said he liked me and saw me as part of the group," Ricci explained. "At that moment though I would have been the fifth-choice winger, but since I wanted to play I chose to go to Sassuolo. I regret nothing—it was the most logical choice for my career at that time."

Mattia Scala, head coach of Roma's Primavera side, announced on social media that he has passed the Master course at Coverciano and obtained his UEFA Pro licence. The qualification allows him to manage in the Italian top two divisions and represents the final coaching credential required for those seeking an international profile. It follows completion of UEFA A and B licences. Scala marked the achievement with a Ligabue lyric: "It is always dreams that give shape to the world." Among the images he shared were the FIGC's official list of coaches who completed the course, which included former players Aleksandar Kolarov and Franck Ribery, as well as a selfie with Cesc Fabregas, manager of Como.

Roma will host Inter on Saturday 19 September in a top-of-the-table Serie A match with kickoff at 18:00 at the Stadio Olimpico. The fixture is the fifth round of the season and the final game before the international break. Over 60,000 spectators are expected to fill the stadium, with the club announcing gates will open at 15:30—two and a half hours before the match begins. Both sides arrive with full points from their opening four matches, making this a high-stakes encounter on the league's opening weekend. The match has drawn significant global media attention, with over 400 accredited broadcasters, journalists and photographers expected from across Europe and beyond, including China, the Middle East, the United States, Russia, Brazil, Argentina, Poland, Switzerland, Spain, France, Germany and England. Head coach Gasperini's squad will look to harness the home crowd, described by the club as having acted as a "twelfth man" in previous home fixtures this season. Tickets remain available for purchase. The club advises supporters to arrive at least 90 minutes before kickoff to avoid congestion at turnstiles. From 15:00 until the final whistle, assistance will be available at box 4 on via Nigra. From three hours before kickoff, supporters can also contact the AS Roma Contact Center by phone (06.89386000), email or web form for any enquiries.