Roma remembers Franco Sensi 18 years after his death

Juventus and Napoli both attempted to lure Paulo Dybala away from Roma during the summer transfer window, but the Argentine remained committed to the club and to head coach Gian Piero Gasperini. Juventus conducted an initial enquiry into Dybala's contract situation, while Napoli also signalled their interest. In both cases, however, Dybala's response was unambiguous: his priority was Roma and honouring his commitment to Gasperini. Gasperini's role in retaining the forward proved central to the outcome. The coach worked with both the player and the club to unlock a contract negotiation that had stalled for months, convincing Dybala that he would be a cornerstone of his tactical project. Dybala's decision to stay was reinforced by the direct confidence Gasperini showed in him, illustrating the trust between manager and player at a critical juncture. The contract renewal through 2027 was also facilitated by Dybala's willingness to restructure his salary downwards, accepting a deal built around a fixed base with various bonuses tied to appearances, goals and assists. The most significant aspect of the situation, however, remains that Dybala had the opportunity to explore other options and chose to remain at Roma—a reflection of the faith Gasperini had placed in him.

Donyell Malen has been named Serie A Player of the Month after a striking start to the 2026-27 season. The forward has scored 6 goals in Roma's first 5 matches, establishing himself as the team's primary attacking focus under head coach Gian Piero Gasperini. Gasperini has deployed Malen as a centre forward rather than in a wide role, a change from his previous career positions that has yielded immediate results since his arrival in January. In national team news, Gianluca Mancini returns to Italy's squad for tomorrow's Nations League group-stage fixture against France at 20:45, having been rested during the preceding match against Turkey. Daniele Ghilardi, the other Roma player in contention, has been left out and remains without a senior international debut. Rodrigo Mora featured prominently for Portugal U21 in a 4-0 European Championship qualifier victory over Gibraltar, playing 60 minutes and opening the match with a spectacular overhead kick from just inside the penalty area. He drew a standing ovation when substituted after continuing to impress with creative play. Meanwhile, Roma president Dan Friedkin has personally engaged with UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin to address the club's financial fair play breach ahead of a verdict expected in November. The two met during the assembly of European clubs in Copenhagen, where Friedkin outlined Roma's case: declining losses, consistent improvement in accounts, and future revenue growth from Champions League participation and the new stadium project. The discussion centred on Roma's failure to meet the financial objectives set four years earlier under the original UEFA agreement. Local media commentary has begun focusing on Roma's upcoming fixtures against Como and Real Madrid. Analysts have suggested that Mora could start against Como, given that Matías Soulé will have limited preparation time on his return, and that midfielder Marten de Roon could add midfield depth. One observer noted that Mora may prove decisive in the Real Madrid encounter: "The Real Madrid match seems the right one for Mora: he could become the decisive factor. Compared to last season Roma has more quality. Everyone can rotate and I think Gasperini will play them all in the coming matches."

Rome's mayor Roberto Gualtieri has confirmed that approval from the city's services conference represents the decisive step toward building AS Roma's new stadium, with construction now set to begin in 2027. The technical project has been approved and Roma Capitale can proceed to tender; once the executive project is complete, work will start with a target completion date in the second half of 2029. Construction will take two and a half years. Gualtieri described the approval process as historic for its speed and called the planned stadium one of the most beautiful in the world. The new ground will be relatively modest in size but offer extraordinary sightlines from every seat. The stadium is being designed with specific acoustic specifications including an internal bowl effect that will be powerful inside but inaudible outside—a requirement Gualtieri said came from Roma's input. The Pietralata area surrounding the stadium will undergo wider regeneration with extensive green space open to the public, maintained by Roma. Owner Dan Friedkin wanted a unique stadium rather than a generic facility that could exist anywhere, Gualtieri noted. On fan access, Gualtieri explained that the area has substantial rail mobility and the metropolitan line will stop directly outside the stadium. Parking will be available, but many supporters are expected to arrive by metro. Pedestrian boulevards and bridges will be constructed, and the green area will be as large as Villa Celimontana. The hospital in the area will have a guaranteed access channel. Gualtieri said there was always confidence the project would proceed despite the site's history of illegal buildings and degradation, and that those challenging the development will ultimately lose to the courts.