11:16 AM ET Edin Dzeko‘s goal secured a 1-0 win for Roma away to Lecce on Sunday to send them fifth in Serie A. Bosnian striker Dzeko headed in Henrikh Mkhitaryan‘s cross for his fourth goal of the season in the second half to ensure that Paulo Fonseca’s side immediately returned to winning ways after
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3:45 PM ET AS Roma suffered their first defeat of the Serie A season as Atalanta stunned the capital side with a 2-0 win at the Stadio Olimpico on Wednesday. Duvan Zapata came off the bench to hammer in the opener in the second half before Marten de Roon‘s header sealed victory in stoppage time.
Henrikh Mkhitaryan netted his first goal for Roma as the Giallorossi scored four times in the first half to defeat Domenico Berardi and Sassuolo. Henrikh Mkhitaryan‘s transfer to Roma has made a lasting impact off the pitch, helping a missing Kenyan boy reunite with his family thanks to the Italian club’s social media campaign. An
Steve Nicol and Alejandro Moreno examine whether Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Alexis Sanchez will produce during their loan spells for Roma and Inter. Craig Burley says Arsenal will get in the top four this season, but he breaks down why their draw vs. Spurs proved that’s no guarantee. Arsenal come from two goals down to earn
Cafu won the World Cup with Brazil in 1994 and 2002. The son of Cafu, Brazil’s World Cup winning captain, died on Wednesday night aged 30 after suffering a heart attack. Danilo was playing football on his sister’s birthday in the Alphaville neighbourhood, north west of Sao Paulo, when the incident happened. Danilo was taken
Genoa came back from a goal down three times to force a 3-3 draw with AS Roma at Stadio Olimpico. To watch Serie A sign up to ESPN+. Zlatan Ibrahimovic jokes that if Manchester United ever need him, he’s still good enough for the Premier League. Craig Burley and Steve Nicol explain why teams like
Lazio’s inscrutable general manager Igli Tare rated last season a seven out of 10. It was a year of “ups and downs.” The club finished eighth, missing out on the Champions League places by 10 points, while key difference-makers Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, Luis Alberto and Ciro Immobile all struggled to hit the heights of the year
Chelsea right-back Davide Zappacosta has joined Italian side AS Roma on loan initially until the end of January after signing a new one-year contract, the Premier League club said on Wednesday. The 27-year-old Italy international’s new deal takes his contract at Chelsea through to June 2022. Zappacosta joined Chelsea from Serie A side Torino in
After Liverpool’s 2005 UCL success in Istanbul, Jurgen Klopp hopes his side can make the city just as special with a UEFA Super Cup win. Paul Mariner examines the futures of Neymar, Dejan Lovren, Mauro Icardi, Daniel Sturridge and Christian Eriksen in the latest Transfer Rater. Liverpool have called off negotiations with Roma over the
Paul Mariner examines the futures of Neymar, Dejan Lovren, Mauro Icardi, Daniel Sturridge and Christian Eriksen in the latest Transfer Rater. Whether they are finding Paul Pogba a new club or preparing Neymar for Barcelona, summer is a busy time for The Football Agents. The ESPN FC panel preview Colombia’s clash with Chile and explain
With Liverpool confirming Alisson will be out a few weeks, Alejandro Moreno explains how Liverpool will cope with losing the Brazilian. With Alisson likely out at least a month, Shaka Hislop explains the impact having Adrian in goal will have on Liverpool’s back line. Julien Laurens and Alexis Nunes break down Liverpool’s performance in a
4:19 PM ET Dermot Corrigan Real Madrid veteran Marcelo was the only player on either side to miss as Roma won Sunday evening’s Mabel Green Cup on penalties following a 2-2 draw. A very entertaining first half saw Madrid twice go ahead through Marcelo and Casemiro, but Diego Perotti and Edin Dzeko equalised each time.
Gonzalo Higuain’s legacy with Argentina will be remembered for failing to rise to the occasion when silverware was on the line. The European transfer window is open. Click here to review all the latest transfers, and keep up to date with the latest gossip below. Top free agents in 2020 | What do Europe’s elite
Gonzalo Higuain’s legacy with Argentina will be remembered for failing to rise to the occasion when silverware was on the line. The European transfer window is open. Click here to review all the latest transfers, and keep up to date with the latest gossip below. Top free agents in 2020 | What do Europe’s elite
Check out the best goals from the Serie A season, including the best from Cristiano Ronaldo and this year’s Capocannoniere, Fabio Quagliarella. AS Roma took care of business, but their long-shot chances for top four fell through, confirming their Europa League spot next season. Daniele De Rossi walks off the pitch for the final time
Daniele De Rossi got to say goodbye on Sunday night to the club he’s always loved in the city he’ll always love. They’ll never forget him either. ROME, Italy — For one last time, the 616th of his career, Daniele De Rossi pulled on the shirt he calls his “coat of armour.” He would have
All eyes will be on the battle for third and fourth when the Italian season comes to a close on Sunday. With Juventus confirmed as champions weeks ago and Napoli safe in second, four clubs — Atalanta, Inter, Milan and Roma — will compete for the two remaining Champions League places. Entering the decisive day,
Check out every goal from round 36 in Serie A, highlighted by Roma’s stunning victory over Juventus at the Stadio Olimpico. Two late goals powered Roma past Juventus to keep them very much in the hunt for fourth place in Serie A with two games to go. Roma fans are staging a protest in front
Check out every goal from round 36 in Serie A, highlighted by Roma’s stunning victory over Juventus at the Stadio Olimpico. Two late goals powered Roma past Juventus to keep them very much in the hunt for fourth place in Serie A with two games to go. Italian Serie A: Alessandro Florenzi (79′) Roma 1-0
5:18 PM ET AS Roma kept their Champions League hopes alive on Sunday when late goals from Alessandro Florenzi and Edin Dzeko gave them a 2-0 home win over Serie A champions Juventus. The match also saw the Turin side’s controversial black-and-white halved shirts made an inauspicious debut, replacing their traditional stripes after 116 years.