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Yahoo
3 days ago
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Roma refuse to sell Ndicka, Kone despite Saudi interest
Roma remain firm in their stance of keeping the most important players around. The Giallorossi are in fact refusing to give into pressure from other clubs interested in Roma's top players. According to Corriere dello Sport, the likes of Evan Ndicka, Manu Kone and Gianluca Mancini have all been approached by Saudi clubs. However, Roma have made it clear they do not intend to negotiate for any of the three.
Yahoo
6 days ago
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'Jose Mourinho is a monster!' - Ex-Chelsea & Man Utd boss brought 'charisma and conviction' to Roma as Gianluca Mancini reveals how coach changed him
Mancini reserves praise for Mourinho Labelled ex-Man Utd & Chelsea boss a 'monster' Credited him for driving change at the club Follow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱 WHAT HAPPENED? Roma centre-back Mancini was effusive in his praise for former head coach Mourinho while speaking about the impact the legendary manager had on him and the team. Mancini credited the Portuguese icon for instilling hunger and an elite mentality at the club and labelled him a "monster." THE BIGGER PICTURE Mourinho was appointed Roma head coach at the start of the 2021-22 season. In his maiden season in Rome, the former Inter and Real Madrid boss fired the Giallorossi to Conference League victory. He stayed at the Stadio Olimpico for another 18 months, during which they also made it to the Europa League final, but the club parted ways with him in January 2024 following a string of poor results. Regardless, he is arguably among the greatest figures in modern Roma history. WHAT GIANLUCA MANCINI SAID Speaking to Corriere dello Sport, Mancini said: "What was Mourinho for my career? A monster who arrived and made me say, 'Yes, he can change my story and that of all of us.' Jose gave us charisma, mentality, and conviction. On the pitch, I was his leader; sometimes I overdid it, going a bit too far... but I did it because I felt he would lead us to victory." WHAT NEXT FOR ROMA? Roma have begun a new era ahead of the 2025-26 season, with former Atalanta boss Gian Piero Gasperini at the helm. Roma narrowly missed out on a Champions League spot last season, but will be aiming to finish in the top four this time around when their season kicks off against Bologna on August 23.
Yahoo
6 days ago
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Gianluca Mancini: 'I would stay at Roma for life.'
Roma defender Gianluca Mancini declared his love for Giallorossi colors in a new interview with Corriere dello Sport. 'From the very beginning, Rome embraces you and draws you into this emotional vortex. They catch you out and about and talk to you about Roma, you meet them at the bar and they ask you why Roma aren't winning or how strong we are this year.' 'Roma is everywhere; it's an idea that stands on many legs, and it's wonderful. Our fans can't take to the field, so I try to do it for them. Reacting to injustice as they would.' 'Would I stay here for life? Absolutely yes. I've been here since 2019, and becoming a symbol would be a dream. I'm Roma for life, I like it.' 'A new contract? We're not talking about it yet. It's not a problem for me. There's no concern whatsoever.' 'The feelings ahead of a derby with Lazio? Your stomach churning, the anticipation almost killing you. You think, I made my debut for Roma in a derby. The rivalry wears you down, that match keeps you awake at night, you're living a nightmare week and you can't wait for it to begin.' 'Gasperini? The greatest football and tactics teacher I've ever had. On the pitch, he's a force to be reckoned with, very demanding, and never seeks excuses. With him, you raise the bar, it's inevitable.' 'Mourinho? A monster who arrived and made me say, 'Yes, he can change my story and that of all of us.' José gave us charisma, mentality, and conviction. On the pitch, I was his leader. Sometimes I overdid it, going a little too far… but I did it because I felt he would lead us to victory.' 'Budapest is a wound that causes pain to this day. I never watch images of that Europa League final, I've never rewatched that match, and when I scroll through my Instagram reels and find the videos of that penalty before my eyes, I put my phone down. We deserved that cup, that episode condemned us. I was also a negative protagonist with the own goal and a missed penalty. I will carry Budapest forever in my heart.' 'Our objective? A team like Roma can't stay out of the Champions League for so long. I've never played there.' 'Offers from Saudi? There's been some interest, some enquiries. But I told my agent that I'm too happy here. I love this club and this shirt, and I don't want to think about anything else.'
CNA
18-05-2025
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- CNA
Juventus beat Udinese to boost Champions League qualification hopes
Juventus consolidated their hold on fourth spot in Serie A with a 2-0 win at home to Udinese on Sunday, keeping the hosts on track to secure Champions League football for next season. The home side had the better of the first half but were unable to find an opener, with Randal Kolo Muani having a chipped effort saved and a Nicolas Gonzalez shot from distance was pushed onto the post by Udinese keeper Maduka Okoye. Gonzalez put Juventus in front in the 61st minute, collecting a pass in the box from Kenan Yildiz and rifling his shot into the top corner, and Yildiz was the provider for Dusan Vlahovic to secure the win two minutes from time. Igor Tudor's side go to relegation battlers Venezia on the final day of the season. Juventus moved to 67 points, one ahead of AS Roma who beat AC Milan 3-1, with Lazio a point further behind after they held Inter Milan to a 2-2 draw. Roma took the lead at the Stadio Olimpico from a corner kick in the third minute with Gianluca Mancini heading home and Milan were down to 10 men midway through the opening half when Santiago Gimenez was punished for an elbow on Mancini. The hosts failed to make the most of their numerical advantage and Milan levelled six minutes from the break, with Joao Felix guiding his effort into the net after Mile Svilar had saved from Alex Jimenez. Roma were back in front in the 58th minute, Leandro Paredes scoring direct from a free kick, the ball beating keeper Mike Maignan at his near post and Bryan Cristante netted from outside the area three minutes from time to wrap up the win. Claudio Ranieri was emotional before the game, his last in charge of Roma at the Olimpico as the home crowd paid tribute to him with a choreographed display, and takes his side to Torino on the last day, hoping to overtake Juventus in the table. That loss leaves Milan ninth in the table on 60 points and out of the hunt for a European place, which looks likely to spell the end of manager Sergio Conceicao's time in charge when the season ends. Bologna, fresh from their Coppa Italia success, are out of the Champions League race after their 3-2 loss at Fiorentina left them eighth in the standings on 62 points.
Yahoo
14-05-2025
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Mancini OK to play vs Milan
Mancini OK to play vs Milan Roma can breathe a sigh of relief as Gianluca Mancini's conditions appear to be stable. The Italian defender had reportedly felt pain in his calf on Monday as Roma fell to Atalanta in their first Serie A loss since December. Advertisement Following the team's defeat in Bergamo, Mancini remained questionable for Roma's upcoming match against Milan. However, La Gazzetta dello Sport writes that Mancini is OK and will play regularly on Sunday evening.
