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Roma have collected a series of awards at the Gran Galà del Calcio – Rever, with goalkeeper Mile Svilar named Serie A's best goalkeeper and Donyell Malen chosen as best forward. The winners were announced at a press conference held today at the AIA Auditorium at the Stadio Città di Arezzo. The ceremony itself takes place on Monday 16 November in Arezzo, where the awards dedicated to the 2025-26 season will be officially celebrated. The honours follow recognition Roma received in September from the Associazione Italiana Calciatori (AIC). At the AIC Gran Galà, held on 2 September at the Teatro alla Scala in Milan, Svilar was voted goalkeeper of the year and included in the Serie A ideal XI alongside Malen, who was chosen from the three best forwards in the league by the players' own vote. The Arezzo awards add further recognition for the club's contribution to the previous campaign. Gianluca Mancini, Manu Koné and Malen have also been included in the Top 11 of the league. Gian Piero Gasperini was named coach of the ideal team, a recognition for the head coach that also honours several of the players who form part of his project at Roma. The Top 11 at the Arezzo gala is made up of Butez; Palestra, Valle, Mancini, Ramon; Orsolini, Zaccagni, Modric, Koné; Lautaro Martinez and Malen, with Gasperini named on the bench. The best coach award went to Cristian Chivu, while Cesc Fabregas was chosen as the best young coach. Tony D'Amico was honoured as the best sporting director for his work last season at Atalanta, before his move to Roma. The best sporting director award went to Carlalberto Ludi of Como. The gala celebrates the protagonists of the previous season, with numerous individual and collective awards on the night.

Roma goalkeeper Mile Svilar has been named best goalkeeper for the third consecutive year at the Gran Galà del Calcio, the fifteenth edition of the awards, which takes place on Monday 16 November in Arezzo. The event was conceived and produced by journalist and project manager Donato Alfani. Several Roma players and staff feature among the honourees. Donyell Malen makes the Top 11, alongside Gianluca Mancini and Manu Koné. Gian Piero Gasperini has been chosen as coach of the Serie A Top 11 for the 2025-26 season, a Roma link that underlines the club's presence in the awards. The Top 11 also includes Butez, Palestra, Valle, Ramon, Orsolini, Zaccagni, Modric, Martinez. Chivu will receive the award for best coach, while Fabregas will be named best young coach. D'Amico and Ludi will be proclaimed best sporting director and best sporting executive respectively.

Roma defender Daniele Ghilardi is named in Italy's squad for a second time with the senior side and is among the substitutes for the match against France at San Siro, where he hopes to make his debut during the game. Speaking to Sky Sport before kick-off, he focused on the challenge ahead. Ghilardi, born in 2003, said: "They are all great players, but we must be calm and sure of our qualities. Obviously we will need to pay attention to their attack because they are all stars." He described the fixture as a special occasion, adding that Italy would give their maximum against a major side in a beautiful stadium. For Roma's centre-back, the match is a second call-up to the senior Italy team, which gives him another chance to test himself against top international opposition. He also reflected on the make-up of the squad. "Once again, it is a very beautiful match, we face a great team in a beautiful stadium, so we will certainly give our all. For me it is the second time, we are many young players and all very strong, and I hope everyone can show their qualities." His message was one of confidence: a young, talented group that needs to believe in itself.

Roma are looking to add two forwards to bring their squad up to 25 players, and Fulham's Kevin has emerged as one of the names. The plan has changed from the original idea. D'Amico had initially planned to let Devyne Rensch go to sign a left-sided wide player, a position the squad currently lacks. However, Lorenzo Pellegrini's new and long-term injury, together with the confirmed unreliability of Paulo Dybala, has shifted the focus to strikers, whether left- or right-footed. Kevin, 23, has been used sparingly in the Premier League, playing just 75 minutes so far this season. That is partly because Fulham's coach Arbeola prefers two attacking midfielders in place of wingers. Endrick and Lookman also remain on Roma's list. A wide midfielder to provide cover for Wesley is not a priority. Roma are, however, continuing to monitor Alejandro Balde, a left-back born in 2003. The Spaniard is not finding playing time under Flick at Barcelona and could leave the Camp Nou in January. On the financial front, UEFA's verdict on Roma's settlement agreement under Financial Fair Play will arrive in May.

Mile Svilar and Paulo Dybala are edging back towards the starting XI, with the goalkeeper's medical giving a positive result during the international break. Svilar had been sidelined by a stress fracture to the fifth toe of his right foot, picked up in training just over a month ago. He opted for conservative treatment rather than surgery, which allowed the bone callus to form correctly. The Belgian has already trained on the pitch, albeit in a differentiated programme alongside Pierluigi Gollini. The club's aim is to have him back as a regular starter for the trip to Parma when the league resumes. Dybala, who has also returned to group work, could also start from the first minute. Roma are also linked with Atalanta left-back Lorenzo Bernasconi, born in 2003, whose name is picking up transfer speculation ahead of the January window. The left-back, who has enjoyed an excellent start to the season, has attracted interest from several major clubs including Roma, Milan and Newcastle. His consistency and constant forward runs down the flank have fuelled international interest in a player considered one of the most promising young players in his position in the league. Atalanta, who value their talents highly, are reportedly valuing his contract at between 20 and 25 million euros. Artem Dovbyk, currently on loan from Roma, left the capital last summer in search of more regular football, but his spell at Bologna has not gone as hoped. Injuries and a change of coach have limited his opportunities, and his situation could change during the January window, as Bologna are reportedly considering ending the loan early in the winter session. The two clubs will discuss the matter in the coming weeks. The Ukrainian striker is not part of Gasperini's plans. On Roman radio, the return of Svilar and Dybala was debated. Alessandro Vocalelli told Radio Radio: "Dybala's absence was felt more than Svilar's. Gollini did very well, although he conceded a few goals he perhaps could have avoided. Vasquez, on the other hand, did his job: he saved a penalty, then had it retaken, and on the goals conceded he had little responsibility." Luigi Ferrajolo added: "Vasquez and Gollini conceded two goals from over 25 metres, but the calmness Svilar brings is something else. Gollini was unlucky because he was playing a good game before his injury. I would start with Soulé and Dybala and then bring on Mora during the match, because I don't think Dybala has 90 minutes in his legs and he needs managing."

Roma are using the international break to take stock of the transfer market and the club's finances, with the UEFA verdict on financial fair play now postponed to May. The decision on the settlement agreement will arrive in spring 2027 rather than November, but the delay does not free Roma from their economic constraints: the club must continue to respect UEFA parameters in the winter window too. Gasperini and D'Amico are waiting for direction from the ownership. In attack, Paulo Dybala is nearing a return from injury, reopening the Dovbyk question. Gasperini faces a delicate choice: during Dybala's absence, Matías Soulé has become increasingly influential playing on the right, the position Dybala prefers. Among the possible solutions is moving the number 21 to the opposite flank, a tactical dilemma ahead of the match against Parma. Meanwhile, Bologna are reportedly considering terminating Artem Dovbyk's loan early in January, after just five appearances and one league goal. According to Moretto, a return to Trigoria would not be automatic and would require agreement between the clubs and the player, unless specific clauses apply. The summit to plan January is approaching, but according to Il Tempo, the American ownership is not expected to travel to the Capital. The talks could therefore involve chief executive John Galantic above all. The key issue remains the budget available for reinforcements, with Gasperini and D'Amico awaiting answers. On other targets, Endrick is a Real Madrid player whom Carlo Ancelotti, Brazil's head coach, wants to see in more regular action, while Mourinho continues to oppose his departure. The player's entourage has denied a reported Milan refusal on religious grounds. Roma remain interested in a loan, but the deal cannot progress without Real Madrid's approval. Roma continue to monitor Lookman, who has been used less and less at Atlético Madrid. According to Mundo Deportivo, Simeone is unlikely to accept a sale without a worthy replacement, and the move remains complicated. Gasperini would gladly reunite with the Nigerian, a key figure in the 2024 Europa League triumph. Gasperini is also pushing for Frosinone winger Kvernadze, who has scored three goals and provided four assists in the first eleven matchdays. According to La Gazzetta, Roma could move as early as January rather than waiting for the summer, but Frosinone are preparing a significant salary increase to keep the Georgian. Elsewhere, Jorge Mendes is reportedly seeking a formula to facilitate a move for Barcelona full-back Balde, a Roma target, according to Sport. Roma would prefer a loan, while Barcelona want to recoup a fee, and the possible breakthrough could come in the final days of January. Off the pitch, Roma are accelerating plans for the new stadium. The club aims to deliver the executive project before Christmas, as announced by Lucia Bernabé, the club's head of institutional relations, speaking at the Social Football Summit. The goal is to advance through the process for the new venue following its recognition of public utility.

Marten De Roon has said the Netherlands lack the fierce winning mentality of the Argentines, citing his Roma team-mates as an example, in an interview with Ziggo Sport about his experience at the World Cup with the Dutch national team. The midfielder, who is on Roma's books, spoke at length about his unexpected call-up. De Roon recalled a brief conversation with Koeman in March, when the coach told him he was not in his plans for that month but that he could keep the possibility of a call-up in mind should something happen ahead of the World Cup, without giving any guarantees. The midfielder said he had often been linked with the squad in the press when players were missing or injured, but did not count on it. He had played almost every match for Atalanta since 2024, and so he was not thinking about it much. He told Koeman: "Mister, I'm focusing on working on myself. If you need me, I have never said goodbye to the national team and I am not in a position to do so. So, if you need me, I'm there, but make your choices." De Roon said he did not go on holiday after the season, wanting to be ready. When the phone rang and it was Koeman, he realised it could be very positive news. The call was quick: Koeman asked him how he felt, whether he was in form, and whether he had doubts. De Roon said he had not expected anything so as to avoid disappointment. Koeman replied: "Well, for me there are no doubts, come with us." De Roon said the smile that followed stayed on his face until the 120 minutes against Morocco. Comparing his mindset with 2022, when he expected to play and perform, De Roon said he approached this tournament differently: "If I can play and help the team, very gladly, but if I can do it in another way that's fine too." He said he had been told he was important to the group for how he behaves off the pitch and as a person, and that he simply tried to bring positive energy. Knowing his role, he said he could be very useful if things became complicated and the defence needed to be shored up. He added: "Unfortunately not with the result we hoped for, but I really appreciated every single moment." De Roon also praised the organisation of the tournament in the United States, despite some negativity beforehand. He described a hotel with an area reserved for the squad, with a gym, table tennis and games, and an excellent training centre where the squad trained at what he believed was the Kansas City women's team centre, with pitches in perfect condition in a real football city. He said fans were happy to see the players in the streets and that the group atmosphere was fantastic. Looking ahead under Xavi, De Roon said he had watched two of the four matches and the Netherlands had done well. He praised the performance against Germany and the second half away to Greece, saying he saw Xavi's influence and that the team had quality. He said what was missing was the fierce conviction Argentines have to go beyond their limits. Pointing to Roma, he named Molina, Dybala and Castro as Argentines in the squad, and said: "Off the pitch they are sociable, but when they play they transform themselves to win." He concluded that if the team developed more cohesion alongside its talent, it would eventually win.

Roma midfielder Marten de Roon has criticised the Netherlands, saying the Dutch national side lacks the fierce conviction Argentine players show to push beyond their limits, and he drew the comparison with his own club. Speaking to Ziggo Sport, the Dutch international, who has been called up again by his national team, said the Oranje have quality but are missing that edge. De Roon has quickly become an important figure in the Roma squad, praised for his leadership, his hundreds of recovered balls and a well-established working relationship with Gasperini. He has watched two of the Netherlands' four matches under new head coach Xavi and said the side had performed well, pointing to a positive display against Germany and an excellent second half in the away fixture against Greece. "I saw two of the four matches and we did well. Against Germany the performance was positive and the second half away to Greece was excellent. I glimpsed Xavi's imprint, we have to be positive. The quality is there. What we lack is that fierce conviction the Argentines have to go beyond the limit. I see it here at Roma too: we have several Argentines in the squad, like Molina, Dybala, Castro. Off the pitch they are sociable, but when they play they transform themselves to win. If we developed a bit more cohesion combined with the talent we have, sooner or later we will win."

Marten de Roon has said that Paulo Dybala, Nahuel Molina and Santiago Castro have a winning mentality that the Netherlands need to learn, in a long interview with Ziggo Sport. The Roma midfielder spoke about his surprise recall to the Netherlands squad for last summer's World Cup and the national team's progress under head coach Xavi Hernández. De Roon recalled a brief conversation with Ronald Koeman in March, when the then coach told him he was not part of his plans at that time but that something could change ahead of the World Cup. He was given no guarantees. He said he occasionally saw his name in the newspapers when there were injuries, but tried not to get his hopes up. Playing regularly at Atalanta gave him confidence, and he told Koeman simply to focus on his work and that he would be available if needed. He said he had never said goodbye to the national team. When Koeman phoned him at the end of the season, De Roon said he immediately sensed good news. He recalled being asked how he was and whether he was in form, before hearing: "For me there are no doubts, come with us". "From that moment I think I had a smile on my face until the end of the World Cup." De Roon said his mindset at this World Cup was different from 2022, when he set out aiming to play as much as possible. "Compared to 2022, when I left with the aim of playing as much as possible, this time I had a different mindset. If I could have helped the team on the pitch it would have been fantastic, but I was ready to do it off the pitch too. I had been told I was important to the group, for my attitude and the experience I could pass on. I tried to bring positive energy and always make myself available. I knew exactly what my role was and tried to live every moment to the full. Unfortunately we did not achieve the result we hoped for, but I enjoyed every single moment." He also praised the tournament's organisation in the United States: "There was some scepticism before the tournament started, but I have to say everything was organised excellently. The atmosphere was fantastic, as were the facilities. We had everything a national team could need. We trained at an extraordinary sports centre and people were happy to meet us in the street. We lacked nothing, and the mood within the group was exceptional." Looking ahead under Xavi, De Roon said he had watched two of the national team's last four matches and felt the signs were positive. "The performance against Germany pleased me, and the second half against Greece was very good. Xavi's influence is already visible, and we must look to the future with optimism. The quality is there. Perhaps what we need is a little more competitive aggression, that fierce mentality that allows the Argentinians to go beyond their limits. I see it here at Roma too with players like Molina, Dybala and Castro: off the pitch they are calm people, but when they step on to the pitch they completely transform themselves in order to win. If we manage to combine our talent with greater cohesion and mentality, sooner or later we will win again."

Roma have collected a series of awards at the Gran Galà del Calcio – Rever, with goalkeeper Mile Svilar named Serie A's best goalkeeper and Donyell Malen chosen as best forward. The winners were announced at a press conference held today at the AIA Auditorium at the Stadio Città di Arezzo. The ceremony itself takes place on Monday 16 November in Arezzo, where the awards dedicated to the 2025-26 season will be officially celebrated. The honours follow recognition Roma received in September from the Associazione Italiana Calciatori (AIC). At the AIC Gran Galà, held on 2 September at the Teatro alla Scala in Milan, Svilar was voted goalkeeper of the year and included in the Serie A ideal XI alongside Malen, who was chosen from the three best forwards in the league by the players' own vote. The Arezzo awards add further recognition for the club's contribution to the previous campaign. Gianluca Mancini, Manu Koné and Malen have also been included in the Top 11 of the league. Gian Piero Gasperini was named coach of the ideal team, a recognition for the head coach that also honours several of the players who form part of his project at Roma. The Top 11 at the Arezzo gala is made up of Butez; Palestra, Valle, Mancini, Ramon; Orsolini, Zaccagni, Modric, Koné; Lautaro Martinez and Malen, with Gasperini named on the bench. The best coach award went to Cristian Chivu, while Cesc Fabregas was chosen as the best young coach. Tony D'Amico was honoured as the best sporting director for his work last season at Atalanta, before his move to Roma. The best sporting director award went to Carlalberto Ludi of Como. The gala celebrates the protagonists of the previous season, with numerous individual and collective awards on the night.

Roma goalkeeper Mile Svilar has been named best goalkeeper for the third consecutive year at the Gran Galà del Calcio, the fifteenth edition of the awards, which takes place on Monday 16 November in Arezzo. The event was conceived and produced by journalist and project manager Donato Alfani. Several Roma players and staff feature among the honourees. Donyell Malen makes the Top 11, alongside Gianluca Mancini and Manu Koné. Gian Piero Gasperini has been chosen as coach of the Serie A Top 11 for the 2025-26 season, a Roma link that underlines the club's presence in the awards. The Top 11 also includes Butez, Palestra, Valle, Ramon, Orsolini, Zaccagni, Modric, Martinez. Chivu will receive the award for best coach, while Fabregas will be named best young coach. D'Amico and Ludi will be proclaimed best sporting director and best sporting executive respectively.

Mile Svilar and Paulo Dybala are edging back towards the starting XI, with the goalkeeper's medical giving a positive result during the international break. Svilar had been sidelined by a stress fracture to the fifth toe of his right foot, picked up in training just over a month ago. He opted for conservative treatment rather than surgery, which allowed the bone callus to form correctly. The Belgian has already trained on the pitch, albeit in a differentiated programme alongside Pierluigi Gollini. The club's aim is to have him back as a regular starter for the trip to Parma when the league resumes. Dybala, who has also returned to group work, could also start from the first minute. Roma are also linked with Atalanta left-back Lorenzo Bernasconi, born in 2003, whose name is picking up transfer speculation ahead of the January window. The left-back, who has enjoyed an excellent start to the season, has attracted interest from several major clubs including Roma, Milan and Newcastle. His consistency and constant forward runs down the flank have fuelled international interest in a player considered one of the most promising young players in his position in the league. Atalanta, who value their talents highly, are reportedly valuing his contract at between 20 and 25 million euros. Artem Dovbyk, currently on loan from Roma, left the capital last summer in search of more regular football, but his spell at Bologna has not gone as hoped. Injuries and a change of coach have limited his opportunities, and his situation could change during the January window, as Bologna are reportedly considering ending the loan early in the winter session. The two clubs will discuss the matter in the coming weeks. The Ukrainian striker is not part of Gasperini's plans. On Roman radio, the return of Svilar and Dybala was debated. Alessandro Vocalelli told Radio Radio: "Dybala's absence was felt more than Svilar's. Gollini did very well, although he conceded a few goals he perhaps could have avoided. Vasquez, on the other hand, did his job: he saved a penalty, then had it retaken, and on the goals conceded he had little responsibility." Luigi Ferrajolo added: "Vasquez and Gollini conceded two goals from over 25 metres, but the calmness Svilar brings is something else. Gollini was unlucky because he was playing a good game before his injury. I would start with Soulé and Dybala and then bring on Mora during the match, because I don't think Dybala has 90 minutes in his legs and he needs managing."