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Lazio vs Fiorentina 1-0: Immobile’s Smash and Grab

October 31, 2023 Davide Kociu Fiorentina, Italian Football, Lazio, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Serie A's 10th round was brought to a close with an entertaining match in Rome. The Viola came in on a high after their 6-0 win in Europe on Thursday but wanted to keep pace at the top of the league as well. Lazio on the other had shown both sides of themselves in the past week, giving arguably their best performance of the season against Sassuolo but a terrible display in the Netherlands against Feyenoord meant the morale needed a boost. The visitors ultimately fell victim to Immobile's smash and grab in injury time.

The Curva Nord of the Stadio Olimpico will be shut close for the upcoming match between Lazio and Empoli after the racist incident involving Samuel Umtiti.

Lazio vs Atalanta: 3-2 Vecino Seals Win in Thriller

October 8, 2023 Davide Kociu Atalanta, Italian Football, Lazio, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Atalanta travelled to Rome in the pick of this afternoon's Serie A matches. 6 points separated the sides before kick-off. Lazio had only two wins under their belt in what is proving to be a tough start for the club. Atalanta on the other hand were unbeaten in their last five fixtures and hadn't lost to Lazio in Rome since 2017.

Fiorentina spent a lot to overhaul their attack last summer, adding N'Zola and Beltran, but they haven’t gotten great returns on their investments.

Sassuolo Winger Laurienté: “I Played the Whole Season with an Injury”

August 11, 2023 Akhil Fisher Italian Football, Sassuolo, Serie A

Armand Laurienté got off to a restricted start at Sassuolo but ended the season with 8 goals and 7 goals in 31 appearances. The Milan and Juventus target revealed the knee injury setback he endured last season, carrying which he nonetheless starred for the Neroverdi. He's ready to make a full comeback.

Losing the semi-final on a coin toss marked a forgettable end to an otherwise memorable European competition debut for Roma

European Football Stories: How Roma’s Fate Was Decided by a Coin

May 30, 2023 Bikash Mohapatra AC Milan, Atalanta, Bologna, Bundesliga, Cagliari, Calcio Stories, Champions League, Conference League, Coppa Italia, Europa League, European Conference League, European Football Stories, FIGC, Fiorentina, Genoa, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Italy, Juventus, La Liga, Lazio, Mourinho, Napoli, Olimpico Roma, Premier League, Real Madrid, Roma, Sampdoria, Serie A, Serie B, Torino, Totti, UEFA Cup

The coin that could have ended Roma's maiden campaign in the Cup Winners Cup early (against PSV), opted to give the Romanisti initial hope before ensuring eventual disappointment in the Semi Finals against Gornik Zabrze, one that would take a long time to recover from.

Lazio Handed Suspended Partial Stadium Ban for Fan Behavior

April 5, 2023 Akhil Fisher Italian Football, Lazio, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023

Lazio have been handed a suspended partial stadium ban for the behavior and actions of the club’s supporters during the 1-0 win over Derby della Capitale rivals Roma earlier last month. A section of the home fans directed antisemitic and racist chants at Giallorossi fans during the derby clash, prompting the sanction.

Maurizio Sarri vented against the conditions of the pitch of the Stadio Olimpico following the nil-nil draw versus Udinese.

Lazio Swiftly React to Sarri Tirade on Olimpico Pitch

October 18, 2022 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Lazio, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023

Maurizio Sarri vented against the conditions of the pitch of the Stadio Olimpico following the nil-nil draw versus Udinese. The Lazio brass quickly acted to appease him, setting up a meeting with Sport e Salute, the branch of the Italian Olympic Committee (CONI) that handles the arena.

Italian entrepreneur Raffaello Follieri attempted to orchestrate a negotiation to take over Roma backed by some Saudi investors.

Roma Formally Commence Procedure to Build New Stadium

October 4, 2022 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023

Roma have begun the process to build their new stadium in the Pietralata neighborhood after the new ownership nixed the previous project due to a host of bureaucratic issues. The goal is to have it ready for 2027 when the club celebrates its centenary. The new site is less problematic.

The loss against Atalanta didn’t allow Roma to take a perfect home record into the first break, but the support of the Olimpico crowd has been the norm.

Roma Reaping Rewards of Constantly Full Stadio Olimpico

September 27, 2022 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Roma, Serie A

The unlucky loss against Atalanta didn’t allow Roma to take a perfect home record into the first break, but the support of the Olimpico crowd has been the norm. The arrival of José Mourinho, the removal of the COVID-19 restrictions, and the immense passion of the fans have combined for a potent mix.

Lazio president Claudio Lotito reflected on his long tenure at the helm of the club and the upcoming transfer market window.

Lotito Belittles Lazio Fans Protest Over Ticket Prices

April 21, 2022 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Lazio, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022

Stadio Olimpico will not be packed for the upcoming Lazio-Milan, as some supporters will protest against the fact that Claudio Lotito raised the ticket prices for the occasion. The president did not give much credit to the initiative and besmirched Roma's success on the matter.

Roma vs Napoli at Heart of Controversy, Mourinho Manages Team from the Stands

October 26, 2021 Akhil Fisher FIGC, Italian Football, Italy, Napoli, Roma, Serie A

The Roma vs Napoli Serie A blockbuster at the weekend was an encounter filled with memorable moments, although it finished in a stalemate between the Giallorossi and the Partneopei at the Stadio Olimpico.

Stadio Olimpico Finally Confirmed by UEFA as Euro 2021 Host

April 14, 2021 Enrico Passarella Euro 2020, Italian Football, Serie A, The Azzurri

After some back-and-forth, Rome has officially been confirmed as one of the venues for the 2021 European Championship. UEFA announced earlier today to have received from the Italian Football Association the guarantee that matches at the Stadio Olimpico will take place with spectators. At least 25 percent of the capacity will be allowed.

Health Committee Puts Damper on Return of Fans in Stadiums in Italy

April 8, 2021 Enrico Passarella Euro 2020, Italian Football

The Italian government has okayed having fans at the Olimpico stadium for Euro 2021, but the technical-scientifical committee did not give his go-ahead for now. The body has played a key part in making most of the decisions related to the pandemic in the past year. Despite that, the Federation believes the cabinet’s availability will be enough to confirm Rome as one of the locations for the travelling competition.

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