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Roma coach and future consultant Claudio Ranieri decided to use the presser before the Lecce game to stop the rumours about their next manager,

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

November 28, 2024 Marko Vrakela Europa League, Roma, Serie A

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

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.

Lazio enjoyed a dream start to their first UEFA Europa League campaign since 2022/23, strolling to a 3-0 win against Dynamo Kyiv in Hamburg.

Lazio Hero Against Dynamo Kyiv Praises Team’s Bounce-Back Ability

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

Lazio enjoyed a dream start to their first UEFA Europa League campaign since 2022/23, strolling to a 3-0 win against Dynamo Kyiv in Hamburg. Boulaye Dia stole the show at the Volksparkstadion with a first-half brace to inspire the Biancocelesti to a much-needed victory.

Lazio, Torino, Monza, and Hellas Verona have zeroed in on their preferred candidates to fill their openings. The official announcements should come soon.

Lazio Coach Demands Seriousness Ahead of Europa League Opener

September 25, 2024 Marko Vrakela Europa League, International Football, Lazio, Serie A

Lazio manager Marco Baroni expects his side to take the upcoming UEFA Europa League curtain-raising fixture against Dynamo Kyiv seriously. The experienced tactician sees Europe's second-tier competition as an opportunity for his team 'to grow.'

Roma slumped to a 2-0 defeat at the hands of Slavia Praha at the Fortuna Arena in Preague, and Jose Mourinho was nothing less than furious after the game.

Mourinho Post Slavia Loss: “We Deserve Weight of the Defeat”

November 10, 2023 Akhil Fisher Europa League, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A

Roma slumped to a 2-0 defeat at the hands of Slavia Prague, and José Mourinho was nothing less than furious after the game. The Roma frontline was effectively shutout, as Slavia made the most of their chances in the second-half to leap above the Giallorossi in Group G on goal difference.

Things are heating up ahead of the weekend, with the capital derby. Sarri had claimed Roma would be playing a ‘friendly’ in their encounter against Praha.

Mourinho Strikes Back at Sarri Ahead of UEL Clash vs Slavia

November 9, 2023 Akhil Fisher Champions League, Europa League, Italian Football, Lazio, Roma, Serie A

Things are heating up ahead of the weekend, with the Derby della Capitale mounting pressure on both managers. Maurizio Sarri had earlier claimed that while Lazio faced ‘war’ against Feyenoord, Roma would be playing a ‘friendly’ in their encounter against Slavia Praha. José Mourinho has now hit back at Sarri.

Gasperini praised De Ketelaere for his display and compared him to ex-forward Iličić, as the Belgian took his Atalanta tally to two goals from five games.

De Ketelaere Eager to Maintain Momentum Post Atalanta Win

September 22, 2023 Akhil Fisher Atalanta, Calciomercato, Europa League, Italian Football, Serie A, Transfer Market

Gian Piero Gasperini praised De Ketelaere for his impressive display and compared him to former forward Josip Iličić, as the 22-year-old took his tally to two goals from five games for Atalanta. The striker himself expressed confidence in his displays in his post-match interview.

Mourinho is anticipating a tough encounter, in what will be a first ever meeting with Sheriff, having never faced a Moldovan side in Europe before.

Mourinho: “I Will Continue to Say We Didn’t Lose the Budapest Final”

September 21, 2023 Akhil Fisher Europa League, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A

Jose Mourinho is anticipating a tough encounter in Tiraspol, in what will be a first ever competitive meeting with Sheriff, having never faced a Moldovan side in any European tournament: ""We have respect for all our opponents. We lost 6-1 a match that should have been won two years ago."

Atalanta face Raków in their UEFA Europa League opener after a year’s absence from Europe, but Gasperini will have to make do without their star striker.

Gasperini Talks Atalanta Return to Europe without Scamacca

September 21, 2023 Akhil Fisher Atalanta, Europa League, Italian Football, Serie A

Atalanta face Raków Częstochowa in their UEFA Europa League opener after a year’s absence from Europe, but will have to make do without their star striker. Gasperini gave his thoughts ahead of the clash against Raków in his pre-match press conference, commenting on Scamacca's injury.

Mourinho called Taylor a ‘f**king disgrace’ and swore at him, before Roma supporters displayed similar discontent at Budapest Airport the following day.

Mourinho and Roma Face Penalties for Poor Behavior

June 21, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Europa League, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market

Mourinho called Taylor a ‘f**king disgrace’ and swore at him before parting ways, before Roma supporters displayed similar discontent at Budapest Airport the following day.

Roma must improve upon their ill-discipline when they meet relegation candidates Sampdoria on Sunday at the Stadio Olimpico as Serie A returns.

Roma Defender Ibanez Speaks Ahead of Europa League Final

May 30, 2023 Akhil Fisher Europa League, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Sevilla

The game against Sevilla could very well be the final one for Ibanez in the Giallorossi colors, as he preps to lift a second successive European trophy for Roma after the Conference League win last year.

As the race for the top-four in Serie A continues, we take you through the teams that are set to battle it out for a spot in the Champions League next term.

How Serie A Teams Are Starting to Dominate in Europe Again

May 29, 2023 David Parkes AC Milan, Champions League, Conference League, Europa League, European Cups, Fiorentina, Inter, Inter Milan, International Football, Juventus, Lazio, Napoli, Roma, UEFA

At the start of the season, the question was whether the Serie A clubs could build upon last season. After Roma captured the inaugural UEFA Europa Conference League title, there was reason for optimism. Fast forward one year, and Italian football has shown utter domination in the knockout rounds of the UEFA club competitions.

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