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Leandro Paredes has been rumored to return to Boca Juniors at the end of the season, when his Roma contract expires, to the point that he’s recruiting.

Paredes and Roma Revisiting Stance About His Future

December 9, 2024 Enrico Passarella Boca Juniors, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Leandro Paredes has been rumored to return to Boca Juniors at the end of the season, when his Roma contract expires, to the point that he’s recruiting his teammates. However, things have changed since Claudio Ranieri’s appointment.

Niccolò Pisilli and Mario Hermoso addressed the ongoing crisis at Roma and the recent hiring of Claudio Ranieri after the loss to Napoli.

Roma Starlet Fulfills Childhood Dream in Lecce Thrashing

December 8, 2024 Marko Vrakela Lecce, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025 Leave a comment

Homegrown Roma starlet Niccolo Pisilli came off the bench to score his second Serie A goal this season in a 4-1 thumping of Lecce. Claudio Ranieri posted his first victory since returning to the Stadio Olimpico for the third time following a three-match winless start.

Roma will need to address the wings in January, as Zeki Celik has played a lot but has been subpar, while Angelino has been up and down.

Milan & Roma Face Competiton from PSG for Sought-After Cagliari Defender

December 5, 2024 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Cagliari, Paris Saint Germain, Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Milan and Roma face stiff competition from perennial Ligue 1 champions Paris Saint-Germain in hot pursuit of Cagliari star Gabriele Zappa. According to Calciomercato, Les Parisiens have added the Sardinians right-back to their shortlist for the January transfer window.

Agent Pietro Chiodi revealed some backstories about Roma hiring Claudio Ranieri, as he has represented the manager for the past four years.

Roma Player Ratings vs Atalanta: Calamitous Giallorossi Humbled by Mighty Goddess

December 2, 2024 Marko Vrakela Atalanta, Player Ratings, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025 Leave a comment

High-flying Atalanta poured more misery on out-of-sorts Roma, claiming a well-deserved 2-0 victory in Monday's titanic Serie A clash. The game proved one-sided at the Stadio Olimpico, with the home side struggling to get anything going, managing just one shot on target as they slumped to their sixth loss in the past seven rounds.

Serie A Preview: Roma vs Atalanta – Team News, Line-ups & Prediction

November 30, 2024 Marko Vrakela Atalanta, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025 Leave a comment

Serie A Gameweek 14 caps off on Monday with a mouth-watering showdown between in-trouble Roma and in-form Atalanta. Desperate to turn the corner amid a disastrous campaign, Claudio Ranieri's charges return to the Stadio Olimpico with renewed confidence following a decent result in midweek UEFA Europa League action.

Enzo Le Fée has had a tough time adjusting to Serie A, also because of a knee injury, and could head back to Ligue 1 on loan.

Roma Midfielder Drops Down a Few Pegs Under New Coach

November 29, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Roma have been more convincing than in the final matches under Ivan Juric in the past two fixtures since Claudio Ranieri took over, but one player has been hurt by the coaching change, Enzo Le Fée, who was forced to watch them from the bench.

Barring late surprises, Mats Hummels is finally set to make his first start with Roma. Evan N’Dicka is out against Union St. Gilloise.

Roma Player Ratings vs Tottenham: Hummels from Flop to Top

November 28, 2024 Marko Vrakela Europa League, International Football, Player Ratings, Roma, Serie A, Tottenham Leave a comment

Roma salvaged a late draw in North London on Thursday evening, holding Tottenham Hotspur to a nerve-wracking 2-2 draw. One of the most exciting match-ups in the UEFA Europa League calendar lived up to the billing, delivering plenty of drama and breathtaking moments.

Claudio Ranieri Reflects on Retirement: “Only Roma or Cagliari Could Bring Me Back”

November 28, 2024 Marko Vrakela Europa League, Roma, Serie A Leave a comment

Roma manager Claudio Ranieri addressed the media in the build-up to today's UEFA Europa League game against Tottenham Hotspur. It's a must-win clash for the Giallorossi as their hopes of locking down automatic knockout qualification hang in the balance.

UEFA Europa League Preview: Tottenham Hotspur vs Roma – Team News, Line-ups & Prediction

November 27, 2024 Marko Vrakela Europa League, International Football, Roma, Serie A, Tottenham Leave a comment

A standout fixture of the UEFA Europa League Round 5 pits Tottenham Hotspur and Roma against each other in North London. Claudio Ranieri makes his long-awaited return to England after suffering defeat on his touchline debut.

Roma Gem Eyes Renewal, Veteran Talks Slump and Injury

November 26, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Niccolò Pisilli and Mario Hermoso addressed the ongoing crisis at Roma and the recent hiring of Claudio Ranieri. The latter is on the mend: “I’d like to return as soon as possible, but the doctors want me in peak condition."

Roma lost one-nil to Napoli in the first game under Claudio Ranieri, but the Giallorossi fared much better than in previous matches.

Ranieri Content with Roma Performance versus Napoli

November 25, 2024 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Napoli, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025 Leave a comment

Roma lost one-nil to Napoli in the first game under Claudio Ranieri, but the Giallorossi fared much better than in previous matches and could have equalized late in the second half. The coach commented after the tilt.

Serie A Preview: Napoli vs Roma – Team News, Line-ups & Prediction

November 23, 2024 Marko Vrakela Napoli, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025 Leave a comment

Sunday's Serie A spotlight shifts to Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, where Napoli and Roma go head-to-head in the latest edition of the famous Derby del Sole. Despite a whopping 13 points separating the sides ahead of the kick-off, everything's possible where bragging rights are at stake.

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