Roma's away fans set for Como return after nine-month absence

Roma have prevented Paulo Dybala and Nahuel Molina from travelling to Argentina during the international break, citing logistical reasons and a desire to spare the pair a long intercontinental journey just days before the domestic season resumes. The club chose to make its position public, a move that attracted attention given Roma's typical reluctance to issue public statements on such matters. Journalist Lorenzo Pes explained the decision on TeleRadioStereo, noting that Roma's stance had been known for several days and there was no significant friction with the players over the matter. Pes said: "I was surprised by Roma, they are not prone to issuing statements. Honestly it seems more of a demonstration of position than anything else." He added that both players would have liked to attend the event in Argentina but were not prepared to turn the issue into a confrontation with the club. Pes observed: "On the one hand they wanted to be there, but to make that long journey just to be spectators?" According to Pes, the players did not push back against the decision. "Honestly no, the matter was known from a couple of days ago. There was no major opposition from the players, who did not force the issue," he stated. Pes acknowledged wider regret that all Argentina's World Cup winners were not called to the celebration, concluding that the decision ultimately served Roma's interests as the season restarts.

Alessandro Romano, a midfielder born in 2006 who debuted for Italy against Belgium, has emerged as one of the season's breakout performers after joining Cagliari on loan with a €5 million purchase option from Roma this summer. His rapid impact has triggered intense transfer interest, with Inter and Juventus now actively pursuing the 20-year-old alongside several Premier League clubs who have submitted offers to Cagliari. Roma retain a financial stake in Romano's future: the club has secured a 10% resale clause on any profit Cagliari generates above the €5 million they paid to sign him. Inter are reportedly balancing their pursuit of Romano against ongoing difficulties in renewing the contract of Turkish midfielder Gordon Stipic, while the player's development has become a priority for the club's sporting directors Marotta and Baccin, who have been tracking him for several weeks.

Dan Friedkin attended the general assembly of European clubs at the Bella Center in Copenhagen on 29 September, where he struck an optimistic tone about Roma's prospects. Speaking to fellow executives, Friedkin remarked: "Between the stadium and first place, it is truly a great moment for us." The comment drew a response from Ferran Soriano, Manchester City's chief executive, who joked with the Roma president: "President, do you want to win it this year?", while glancing towards Beppe Marotta. Friedkin also held talks with Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaifi, who has grown increasingly influential in European football following Real Madrid and Barcelona's rapprochement with the clubs' association. Al-Khelaifi set up a fixture meeting with Friedkin: "See you in the Champions League, Dan." The pair will meet when PSG host Roma on 25 November at the Parc des Princes. Friedkin arrived at the congress hall around 09:00 wearing an elegant dark suit and blue tie, with earbuds in as he sent voice messages. Among his encounters was Dariusz Mioduski, owner of Legia Warsaw, who embraced him warmly. That meeting carried particular resonance given recent Roma business: Ziolkowski, now a Roma player, previously played for the Polish club.