Roma to honour three founding clubs in 2027-28 centenary kit designs

Paulo Dybala will be one of the main protagonists in the forthcoming EA Sports FC 27 video game, featuring in a new promotional video released by EA Sports FC Latam on social media. The Argentine forward will serve as the Latin American mentor in 'The Grounds', a new game mode partly set in the 'Barrio', a neighbourhood inspired by the Argentine and South American areas where Dybala grew up. The community selected Dybala as an icon of South American football both on and off the pitch. He appears in the promotional content with controller in hand and mate on his desk.

Roma have opened contact with Matteo Darmian, the 1989-born defender who left Inter at the end of his contract on 30 June. According to Tuttomercatoweb.com, discussions between the club and the player have taken place in recent weeks, with Darmian receptive to a one-year deal on modest financial terms. For head coach Gian Piero Gasperini, the move would add experience and reliability to the squad during a season in which Roma compete on multiple fronts. Darmian's versatility across the defence and flanks would provide an additional alternative to the existing defensive options. A low-cost acquisition of this kind would allow Gasperini to strengthen his options without significant expenditure. No agreement has yet been finalised. The player is expected to make a decision on his future in the coming days, with proposals from Dubai also on the table. Roma are waiting to see which path Darmian chooses, but the free-agent option remains on the club's radar as a potential addition of proven quality to the defensive ranks.

Pierluigi Massa has been appointed to referee Roma's upcoming match against Inter, a decision that has drawn scrutiny from former referee Graziano Cesari. Roma have failed to win in ten matches in which Massa has officiated, a record that has fuelled concern among supporters. The frustration stems partly from the recent Como–Roma fixture, where Wesley was sent off in a controversial decision. Cesari, now a commentator, spoke to Sportmediaset about the appointment, calling it a "conservative" choice by Giancarlo Orsato, who made the designation. "I expected one of either Massa or Marco Guida," Cesari said. "He is an arbitrator of great experience, with excellent knowledge of the players and their characteristics. If the match becomes more intense at an agonistic level, he could face difficulty in managing it. Experience, character and clarity can certainly help him, but that too is an aspect to keep in mind."