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Roma consultant Claudio Ranieri and coach Gian Piero Gasperini traded verbal barbs before and after the Pisa game, raising the tensions.

Gasperini and Roma Bass Headed for a Proper Reckoning

April 15, 2026 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Serie A 2026-2027, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Roma consultant Claudio Ranieri and coach Gian Piero Gasperini traded verbal barbs before and after the Pisa game, where the Giallorossi had their first truly excellent display in a while. The tension between the front office and the technical staff has been simmering all season long.

Roma have been linked to several coachces in the past couple of weeks, but Claudio Ranieri stated that the choice had already been made.

Roma Successfully Keeping Coaching Decision Secretive

May 23, 2025 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, La Liga, Ligue 1, Monaco, Nottingham Forest, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Serie A 2025-2026, Turkey

Roma have been linked to a new coach basically every day in the past couple of weeks, but Claudio Ranieri stated that the choice had already been made, and that the owner would announce it when he saw fit in an interview.

Claudio Ranieri has excluded a few candidates for the Roma job, and shortly after that, a few more have been linked to them, especially Stefano Pioli.

Former Milan Coach to Be in the Mix for Roma Opening

March 31, 2025 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025

Claudio Ranieri has excluded a few candidates for the Roma job, in particular Gian Piero Gasperini and Francesco Farioli, and shortly after that, a few more have been linked to them, especially Stefano Pioli, who’s keen on leaving Saudi Arabia.

Europa League Preview: Athletic Bilbao vs Roma – Team News, Line-ups & Prediction

March 13, 2025 Marko Vrakela Europa League, International Football, Roma, Serie A

Athletic Bilbao and Roma renew hostilities in the Europa League for the third time this season, but first at Estadio San Mames. A quarter-final berth is within touching distance for the Italian side after a dramatic 2-1 first-leg win at the Stadio Olimpico last week.

Europa League Preview: Roma vs Athletic Bilbao – News, Line-ups & Prediction

September 26, 2024 Marko Vrakela Europa League, International Football, Roma, Serie A

Stadio Olimpico forms the backdrop for a handsomely-looking UEFA Europa League curtain-raising clash between Roma and Athletic Bilbao. All eyes are on new Giallorossi boss Ivan Juric following his triumphant start in the capital.

Roma handed Ivan Juric the keys right away after dismissing Daniele De Rossi, but he wasn’t the only option on their radar.

Athletic Bilbao Boss on Roma Challenge: “They Have Great Players, We Must Be Cautious”