Gravina asks PM ‘to do everything’ for Euro 2020
The FIGC President Gabriele Gravina has sent a letter to the Prime Minister, asking him to ‘do everything possible’ to keep Euro 2020 in Rome. Italy have until April 19…
Italy ready to host fans at Euro 2020
According to news agency ANSA, the Italian Government has given UEFA assurances the Euro 2020 games in Rome will have some fans present. UEFA had gone from demanding the host…
Stadio Olimpico might have fans at Euro 2020
The local authorities in Rome assured it is ‘possible to think about’ opening up the Stadio Olimpico to some fans for Euro 2020. The tournament kicks off in Rome on…
FIGC wants to reopen stadium for Euro 2020
The FIGC hopes to bring fans back into stadiums already for the European Championship this summer, with an app to register negativity for coronavirus. The Italian federation is moving to…
Rome faces Euro 2020 crowd deadline
The Italian Federation and Government reportedly have until April 7 to guarantee crowds at the Euro 2020 games in Rome or lose the hosting rights. The tournament was postponed from…
UEL: Benfica vs. Arsenal at the Stadio Olimpico
UEFA has announced Benfica will play Arsenal at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome on February 18. Earlier today, UEFA released a statement saying Real Sociedad vs. Manchester United will be…
Stadio Olimpico prepares for social distancing
It’s reported the Stadio Olimpico in Rome could reopen to fans from January 2021 as a 30-seater arena, ensuring social distancing. If and when the Serie A season does resume,…
Sellout for Lazio-Inter
Lazio have announced that the Stadio Olimpico is “completely sold out” for the Champions League showdown with Inter. The Biancocelesti will secure a place in the top four if they…
Mane not swayed by the Olimpico
Sadio Mane is confident Liverpool won’t be affected by the atmosphere of Roma’s Stadio Olimpico. “No other stadiums will impress us after Anfield.” The first leg of the Champions League…
Malago: ‘Prevention key in Rome’
CONI President Giovanni Malagò said police in Rome will “do the utmost in terms of prevention” of trouble. “I am told the same wasn’t done in Liverpool.” The CONI is…
Roma-Barcelona sold out
Roma’s Champions League quarter-final against Barcelona at the Stadio Olimpico on April 10 has already sold out. Giallorossi supporters queued up from dawn this morning to get their place in…
Pallotta: ‘Welcome to Stadio della Roma’
Roma President Jim Pallotta wrote an open letter to fans after the approval of the Stadio della Roma project. “Welcome to your new home.” The plans have been in progress…
Pallotta: ‘Stadium Roma deserve’
Roma President Jim Pallotta hailed the all-clear for the Stadio della Roma project. “We want to give our fans the home they deserve.” The American patron has been trying to…
Official: Stadio della Roma all-clear
The Stadio della Roma project has finally been approved by the local council and related agencies and should be ready for 2020-21. A meeting was held today with various different…
Pallotta: ‘Roma good enough for Scudetto’
James Pallotta assures he is always working hard for Roma, including the stadium project. “I believe we can win the Scudetto.” The American patron spoke to Sports Illustrated, you can…
Roma-Uber deal sparks controversy
Roma have sparked controversy in Rome by setting up a partnership with Uber, infuriating local taxi drivers. “This will turn around and bite them.” The app-based taxi company will be…
Lazio get around ultras ban again
Lazio are due to spark further controversy after again getting around a ban for Curva Nord ultras by giving them tickets to the Curva Sud. Italian football rules can lock…
Lazio Ultras: ‘Stickers not a crime’
Lazio’s Ultras insist the anti-Semitic slogans and Anne Frank stickers left in the Curva Sud are “not a crime”. The Biancocelesti’s hardcore fans sat in Roma’s end of the Stadio…
Lazio fans make Anne Frank slur
Lazio fans left images of Anne Frank in a Roma kit and anti-semitic messages in the Curva Sud after their win over Cagliari. The Biancocelesti have been given a two…