Rome stadium project moving forward, says Lazio regional president

Davide Frattesi has removed from social media several posts he wrote as a young Lazio supporter, including messages attacking Roma. On 22 September 2013, at age 14, Frattesi wrote ahead of the derby: "Come on Lazio, give me this gift, let's smash these disgusting things." Roma won that match 2–0, with goals from Balzaretti and Ljajic. In 2011, after Roma's loss to Palermo, he had also posted: "Where is Roma?" Frattesi joined Roma's academy in 2014, announcing the move as "a new adventure that feels like a dream." When questioned by followers about his allegiances, he responded directly: "I am Lazio." That statement remained online while his circumstances changed dramatically. He later left Rome for Sassuolo and then Inter, though he reportedly harboured hopes of returning to Roma for years. Those hopes never materialised, but his career has taken an unexpected turn: he has now rejoined the club he supported as a child. The circle has closed with Frattesi back at the team he once defended so openly as a teenager, raising the question of whether he will remain there this time.

FIFA has handed down disciplinary sanctions against players involved in a post-match altercation following the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina, won by Spain 1–0 with a goal from Ferran Torres in the second half of extra time. Two Roma players are affected: Nahuel Molina received a 7-match ban and a €77,000 fine, while Leandro Paredes was suspended for 10 matches with the same financial penalty. Thiago Almada and Roberto Ayala also faced sanctions, while Spain's Gavi was punished. Roma face no disruption to their squad. The bans apply exclusively to international matches, as the sanctions are tied to competitive fixtures for the national teams. Molina and Paredes will be able to continue playing regularly for the club without restriction.

FIFA has handed down disciplinary sanctions for the altercation that erupted after the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina, won 1–0 by Spain more than a month ago. Roma defender Molina has been suspended for seven matches and fined $90,000, matching the ban imposed on Almada. Former Roma midfielder Paredes faces a heavier penalty: ten matches out and an identical $90,000 fine. The Argentine Football Federation was also sanctioned, receiving a $321,000 penalty. Molina will miss Argentina's fixtures during the September international break, which coach Gian Piero Gasperini views as beneficial timing — the Roma player will be available during the club's three-week break that follows. Paredes, who left Roma in the past, carries the longest individual suspension from the incident.