Totti reveals he declined Roma return offer ahead of centenary

The Italian Coaches' Association (AIAC) visited Roma's Trigoria training ground on 24 September. A delegation led by President Renzo Ulivieri and Secretary General Luca Perdomi met with head coach Gasperini and his technical staff. The visit was framed around "listening, dialogue, presence in the territory, together with the teams that work on their squads," the AIAC posted on Instagram. The delegation also met with Massimiliano Alvini of Frosinone and Gennaro Volpe of Latina Calcio 1932 during the day's tour of Serie A and lower-division clubs.

Francesco Totti has disclosed in his new book *Oltre* that he received a single proposal, relayed through intermediaries rather than a direct meeting with the Friedkin Group, to serve as a figurehead for AS Roma's centenary. Totti declined the offer, stating he has never felt comfortable in such a role. "I've never been at ease in the shoes of a pretty statue, who has to smile without making an impact and nod without being able to decide," he wrote. He also discussed the matter with head coach Gasperini at a dinner some months ago, emphasizing that Roma belongs to its supporters while ownership changes hands. "I think I deserve, at minimum, the respect afforded to someone considered good company for a coffee," Totti added. For now, a return to Trigoria appears unlikely; Totti is focused on his new venture with basketball squad Maxima.

AS Roma have opened ticket sales for two Serie A matches scheduled for October. Supporters can purchase tickets from 12:00 on Friday 25 September for Roma-Genoa on 17 October (20:45 kickoff) and Roma-Cagliari on 27 October (20:45 kickoff). Each fan may buy up to four tickets per transaction. The matches form part of a busy October schedule that also includes Champions League fixtures against Real Madrid and Slovan Bratislava. All tickets will be issued exclusively in digital format, available for download on a mobile device or within the IL MIO POSTO app—no PDF summary file will be sent. Plus season-ticket holders for 2026–27 can access a dedicated price for additional tickets in any section while the general sale is ongoing, but only by logging in online with their PNR and date of birth; each subscriber may purchase a maximum of two tickets in a single transaction. Plus subscribers will be able to access the resale service from 10:00 on Friday 16 October, with further details on the user-change service to follow.