Roma targets World Cup performances to shore up finances amid settlement obligations

Atalanta are preparing to tie down striker Gianluca Scamacca with a contract extension to 2030, after he remained with the Bergamo club despite Roma's interest this summer. Head coach Gasperini had wanted to reunite with Scamacca at Roma, where he could have filled the role of backup to Donyell Malen. Atalanta never seriously considered selling him, viewing him as a cornerstone of their attacking unit. The 26-year-old has established himself as essential to the Bergamo side's attacking plans. According to reports, Atalanta are now moving to protect their investment and secure his future by extending his current deal, with the new contract set to run until 2030.

Endrick has emerged as a target for Roma in the January transfer window, with head coach Gian Piero Gasperini identifying the Brazilian forward as a suitable reinforcement for the attacking department. The player was close to joining Roma in the summer, but the move fell through because the 2006-born attacker was committed to proving himself at Real Madrid under Mourinho, who appeared ready to give him opportunities. With limited appearances so far this season, speculation over a potential departure has resurfaced. However, Endrick's representatives have moved to dampen the Roma interest. Alan Redmond, executive vice-president and Global Head of Football at Roc Nation Sports International, the agency representing the forward, has insisted the player remains focused on Madrid. There were multiple clubs from various countries interested in Endrick over the summer, but his determination has never wavered. Redmond said: "In the summer there were many clubs from different countries interested in him. His idea has always been to stay in Madrid. I am convinced that when he gets the opportunity he will score many goals. We will see what happens in the future, honestly I think he will stay at Real for a long time."

Endrick's next move remains unclear after the Brazilian forward failed to secure playing time at Real Madrid, despite José Mourinho blocking his summer move to Roma. With the January transfer window approaching, Roma have joined AC Milan and foreign clubs including Lyon and Aston Villa in pursuing the 2006-born striker. Roc Nation Sports International, the agency representing Endrick, signalled little likelihood of a departure. Alan Redmond, vice-president and Global Head of Football at the agency, said: "In summer there were many clubs from different countries interested in him. His idea has always been to stay in Madrid. I am convinced that when he gets the opportunity he will score many goals. We'll see what happens in the future, honestly I think he will stay at Real for a long time." Redmond added that Endrick had multiple suitors last summer but remained set on continuing in Spain.

Roma drew 0–0 at Como on 11 October, securing a fourth consecutive clean sheet and maintaining their away record unbeaten, though Inter's victory means Gian Piero Gasperini's side have slipped from top place. The match turned at the 54th minute when Donyell Malen was sent off by referee Fabbri for a dangerous, high challenge on Como's Kukki. The red card appeared to follow a frustration stemming from an earlier unpenalised foul by Ramon on Malen that had broken the Roma forward's rhythm. Despite playing more than 35 minutes with ten men, Roma's defence proved immovable, led by Evan N'Dicka in an outstanding display and backed by Pierluigi Gollini, named man of the match, whose decisive saves kept Como at bay. Gazzetta dello Sport's analysis found the expulsion unquestionable for its severity, but questioned the refereeing context: Fabbri had failed to sanction Ramon's clear hold on Malen moments before, instead only making a note in his book. The second-half draw marks a notable pattern. This is Roma's second expulsion in three seasonal dismissals at the Sinigaglia—Wesley was sent off there last season. Como have benefited from seven red cards in the Serie A, a shared record, reflecting the intensity and pressure they exert at home. The match delivered dense tactical content and controversy despite the absence of goals between two of the league's most attacking teams. Roma's focus now turns to a significant Champions League fixture against Real Madrid.

Roma drew 0–0 at the Giuseppe Sinigaglia stadium, maintaining third place in the table behind Inter and Lazio. The match was decided by the dismissal of Donyell Malen in the second half following a challenge on Kacik, which the referee judged as a straight red card. After the game, Gasperini and Como manager Fabregas offered starkly different readings of the incident. Gasperini said: "There is a repeated foul on Malen. To say he played violently is hard to sustain. He had a surge after being held and also touched the ball." Fabregas countered: "That's his personal opinion and I respect it. For me there was a clear red for Wesley on Diao, N'Dicka never would have arrived." Both managers lingered outside the Sinigaglia stadium after the final whistle to discuss the matter at length. Pierluigi Gollini emerged as a positive for Roma with an attentive and clean performance. He said: "My performance today is a reward: everything I have had in my career I have earned through daily work. I want to say to Mile to stay calm, recover fully: we are all waiting for him." Lorenzo Pellegrini marked a significant milestone by reaching 350 appearances in all competitions for Roma. The captain is now just one appearance away from matching Damiano Tommasi's 351 total, placing him 12th on Roma's all-time appearance list. The club celebrated the landmark on its official channels with the message "350 times our colours."

Roma earned a hard-fought point on the road at Como, holding a 0–0 draw on 11 October despite playing most of the second half with ten men after Donyell Malen's dismissal. The Dutch winger was sent off early in the second half by referee Fabbri, a decision the raters found excessive given the overall nature of the play, though Malen was noted as somewhat reckless in the challenge. The result counted toward the sixth matchday of the Serie A season. Pierluigi Gollini deputised in goal and drew particular praise for his work on distribution and his alertness to Como's limited chances, keeping the bench-warmer tag away from Mile Svilar. At centre-back, Gianluca Mancini and Evan N'Dicka formed an imposing partnership; Mancini earned a 7 rating for his battling quality and composure in the tackle despite rare lapses, while N'Dicka dominated a physical duel with Como's Douvikas. Mario Hermoso supported the backline with careful defending before Leonardo Balerdi replaced him in the 60th minute. Marten de Roon covered ground reliably in midfield, earning a 7 for consistency with Gasperini's system. Paulo Dybala was handed a 6, his performance marred by a glaring early miss that could have altered the match entirely. Lorenzo Pellegrini made his return to the pitch and was credited with important work and technical quality, including a shot that struck the post from the edge of the area, though his fitness remained not yet sharp. He gave way to Matías Soulé at the 46th minute. Manu Koné was not at his sharpest, rated 6, while defender Nahuel Molina (5.5) struggled with precision; Devyne Rensch entered in the 81st minute and impressed on arrival. Gasperini himself earned a 6.5, praised for keeping Roma organised and tactically sharp after numerical disadvantage forced him to abandon attacking ambitions and deploy personnel with calculated precision through his substitutions. With parity in numbers, Roma had appeared the superior side and more threatening side before the dismissal.

Roma drew 0–0 at Como in a match defined by defensive solidity and late controversy. The result left Gasperini visibly satisfied, celebrating what he saw as exemplary rearguard work in a tense final phase at the Sinigaglia. The fixture marked Roma's first outing without Svilar; Gollini stepped in to keep a clean sheet. Dybala operated as both ball-carrier and offensive organiser, helping Roma nullify Como's threat. The match turned when Donyell Malen was sent off after being pulled back by Como's Ramon; that dismissal fundamentally reshaped the contest. Referee Fabbri was forced off injured at the 80th minute and replaced by Sozza, with ten minutes plus seven minutes of added time remaining. Roma's capacity to grind out a result away from home reflects progress under Gasperini's charge. The squad showed it could suffer and settle for a draw when circumstances demanded it. Exiting Sinigaglia unscathed holds weight in the current campaign. In the standings, Roma remain in contention but have ceded top place to Inter, who are attempting to pull clear; Lazio continue to surprise and stay within reach. Aleksandro Angeloni, writing in Il Messaggero, noted that Roma became monolithic in the final twenty minutes, with Como offering their most threatening play only during that same spell. The opening forty minutes proved less eventful. Gasperini displayed what was described as a spontaneous and almost cathartic display of joy at the final whistle. Wesley's red card in the previous season—also under referee Fabbri—had similarly influenced match dynamics. The parallel underscored how refereeing decisions and personnel shape outcomes when margins are narrow.

Roma drew 0–0 with Como in a match that offered little evidence either side can challenge Inter this season. The result was the first goalless draw of the 2026–27 Serie A campaign, arriving at the 54th fixture of the year. Gasperini's side remained unbeaten but offered a defensive, cautious display that bore no resemblance to the attacking football both teams had shown earlier in the season. The match turned on the dismissal of Donyell Malen in the second half for a foul on Kaiki, leaving Roma to defend for long periods with ten men. Gasperini celebrated the final whistle, but his mood shifted afterward when discussing the sending-off. "If you freeze the frame it is evident," he said of Malen's challenge, "but this takes us back to what has been a damage to football in our years." Roma will face fresh injury concerns ahead of Saturday's fixture against Genoa, managed by former Roma boss Daniele De Rossi. Mile Svilar is sidelined, and the club's main striker—for whom supporters fear a two-match ban—will also be unavailable. Real Madrid, managed by José Mourinho, visit the Olimpico on Wednesday. Arbitro Fabbri's management defined the contest. For half an hour he made no calls, missing contact between Wesley and Diao, before suddenly beginning to issue cards freely. Six yellow cards were shown in total—matching the combined number of shots on target both teams managed across the entire match. The draw benefited Lazio, who will have taken satisfaction from Como and Roma's failure to close the gap on the Serie A leaders.

Roma drew 0–0 at Como on 11 October, securing a fourth consecutive clean sheet and maintaining their away record unbeaten, though Inter's victory means Gian Piero Gasperini's side have slipped from top place. The match turned at the 54th minute when Donyell Malen was sent off by referee Fabbri for a dangerous, high challenge on Como's Kukki. The red card appeared to follow a frustration stemming from an earlier unpenalised foul by Ramon on Malen that had broken the Roma forward's rhythm. Despite playing more than 35 minutes with ten men, Roma's defence proved immovable, led by Evan N'Dicka in an outstanding display and backed by Pierluigi Gollini, named man of the match, whose decisive saves kept Como at bay. Gazzetta dello Sport's analysis found the expulsion unquestionable for its severity, but questioned the refereeing context: Fabbri had failed to sanction Ramon's clear hold on Malen moments before, instead only making a note in his book. The second-half draw marks a notable pattern. This is Roma's second expulsion in three seasonal dismissals at the Sinigaglia—Wesley was sent off there last season. Como have benefited from seven red cards in the Serie A, a shared record, reflecting the intensity and pressure they exert at home. The match delivered dense tactical content and controversy despite the absence of goals between two of the league's most attacking teams. Roma's focus now turns to a significant Champions League fixture against Real Madrid.

Pierluigi Gollini delivered a composed first response to Mile Svilar's month-long absence at Como, removing much of the initial anxiety that gripped Roma when their first-choice goalkeeper suffered injury on the eve of a demanding fixture run. After Donyell Malen's red card complicated the match, Gollini proved the quality of his understudy role through work outside the box—four interventions rooted in tactical positioning and timing, hallmarks of Svilar's own play. He did not need to be Svilar; he needed to ensure Roma did not feel his absence too acutely. He achieved that. Gollini arrives at the hardest test without having erased Svilar from memory but having quietened the doubts that surfaced when the injury news broke and observers began scanning the calendar. He spent the summer months waiting, training, and preparing for moments exactly like Como. "The years pass and with strong goalkeepers it happens that you stay on the bench," he said. The match itself proved instructive: "During the game I felt good, I managed to enter an optimal state and felt fairly fluid. Of course, mental state makes the difference." His readiness now carries weight beyond a single fixture. Wednesday brings the definitive examination: Real Madrid visit the Olimpico. Gollini takes that platform having done what was required—held the line while Svilar recovers, and reminded Roma that some contingencies are well in place.

Roma drew 0–0 at Como in a match defined by defensive solidity and late controversy. The result left Gasperini visibly satisfied, celebrating what he saw as exemplary rearguard work in a tense final phase at the Sinigaglia. The fixture marked Roma's first outing without Svilar; Gollini stepped in to keep a clean sheet. Dybala operated as both ball-carrier and offensive organiser, helping Roma nullify Como's threat. The match turned when Donyell Malen was sent off after being pulled back by Como's Ramon; that dismissal fundamentally reshaped the contest. Referee Fabbri was forced off injured at the 80th minute and replaced by Sozza, with ten minutes plus seven minutes of added time remaining. Roma's capacity to grind out a result away from home reflects progress under Gasperini's charge. The squad showed it could suffer and settle for a draw when circumstances demanded it. Exiting Sinigaglia unscathed holds weight in the current campaign. In the standings, Roma remain in contention but have ceded top place to Inter, who are attempting to pull clear; Lazio continue to surprise and stay within reach. Aleksandro Angeloni, writing in Il Messaggero, noted that Roma became monolithic in the final twenty minutes, with Como offering their most threatening play only during that same spell. The opening forty minutes proved less eventful. Gasperini displayed what was described as a spontaneous and almost cathartic display of joy at the final whistle. Wesley's red card in the previous season—also under referee Fabbri—had similarly influenced match dynamics. The parallel underscored how refereeing decisions and personnel shape outcomes when margins are narrow.

Roma drew 0–0 with Como in a match that offered little evidence either side can challenge Inter this season. The result was the first goalless draw of the 2026–27 Serie A campaign, arriving at the 54th fixture of the year. Gasperini's side remained unbeaten but offered a defensive, cautious display that bore no resemblance to the attacking football both teams had shown earlier in the season. The match turned on the dismissal of Donyell Malen in the second half for a foul on Kaiki, leaving Roma to defend for long periods with ten men. Gasperini celebrated the final whistle, but his mood shifted afterward when discussing the sending-off. "If you freeze the frame it is evident," he said of Malen's challenge, "but this takes us back to what has been a damage to football in our years." Roma will face fresh injury concerns ahead of Saturday's fixture against Genoa, managed by former Roma boss Daniele De Rossi. Mile Svilar is sidelined, and the club's main striker—for whom supporters fear a two-match ban—will also be unavailable. Real Madrid, managed by José Mourinho, visit the Olimpico on Wednesday. Arbitro Fabbri's management defined the contest. For half an hour he made no calls, missing contact between Wesley and Diao, before suddenly beginning to issue cards freely. Six yellow cards were shown in total—matching the combined number of shots on target both teams managed across the entire match. The draw benefited Lazio, who will have taken satisfaction from Como and Roma's failure to close the gap on the Serie A leaders.