The curtain rises on the new 2025/26 Serie A season. On Saturday, August 23, the first four matches of the opening day will take place, including the standout big match at the Olimpico

Manchester United have accepted Roma ’s transfer offer for their ‘bomb squad’ member Jadon Sancho, according to reports. The two clubs have reached an agreement on a deal worth €19m (£16.4m) plus €5m (£4.3m) in add-ons, totalling £20.7m, Sky in Italy have reported.

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Inter Milan could still end up signing Manu Kone from Roma despite the capital club’s initial rejection.According to Il Romanista via FCInterNews, the Giallorossi must raise an eye-watering €100

Italy is known for many great things but football and religion has to be up there. The two are almost intertwined. Calcio is almost a religion in itself in Italy as fans flock to stadia across the country after mass every Sunday to watch their sides in Serie A.

Aston Villa winger Leon Bailey is on the verge of joining Roma on loan, with the Italian club holding an option to make the deal permanent next summer. (Corriere dello Sport - in Italian)

Sancho continues to be Gian Piero Gasperini’s top target to strengthen Roma’s attacking midfield. The Manchester United player remains the coach’s top desire, but the deal is complicated and