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Roma is close to signing Aston Villa winger Leon Bailey for around €25 million, while Jadon Sancho has rejected a move to Roma in favor of a Champions League club. Roma is considering Marseille winger Jonathan Rowe as an alternative to Sancho, and there are rumors of Artem Dovbyk potentially moving to Napoli, possibly to fund other transfers.
Federico Chiesa, currently linked with a loan move to Roma from Liverpool, has had a challenging stint at Liverpool with limited appearances. Despite struggles, he showed some effectiveness at Juventus, and a potential move to Roma could revitalize his career, though nothing is certain yet.
Mike Maignan is considering a move to Chelsea, prompting AC Milan to seek a replacement, with Roma's Mile Svilar emerging as a potential candidate; negotiations are complicated by valuation differences and contract considerations.
Tottenham Hotspur is set to face Roma in a crucial Europa League match, with a win potentially securing a bye in the Knockout Playoff. Spurs are coming off a significant victory against Manchester City but have shown inconsistency this season. Roma, struggling in Serie A and under new management with Claudio Ranieri, will likely focus on a strong defensive strategy. The match is pivotal for both teams' European ambitions.
Jose Mourinho has been sacked as head coach by Roma following a string of poor domestic results, with former captain Daniele De Rossi appointed as his replacement until the end of the season. Despite leading the team to Europa Conference League success in 2022, Roma's struggles in Serie A and recent Coppa Italia elimination led to Mourinho's departure. The decision, while surprising to some, reflects the club's determination to address their worst season in over two decades and pursue a change in leadership.
José Mourinho's tumultuous tenure at Roma has come to an abrupt end as the club announced his departure "with immediate effect" following a 3-1 loss to AC Milan. Despite leading Roma to the UEFA Conference League title in his first season, Mourinho's confrontational behavior and the team's inconsistent performance led to his departure. The club's American owners cited an "immediate change" as being in the best interests of the club, with former captain Daniele De Rossi mentioned as a possible caretaker and reports of Antonio Conte being sought for next season.
A pig farm built on the site of a Nazi-era Roma concentration camp in Lety, Czech Republic, has finally been demolished after decades of campaigning. The farm, which stood on the remnants of the camp where hundreds of Roma people were held and many died, was seen as a symbol of racism and discrimination faced by the Roma community. The Czech government's reluctance to establish a memorial was attributed to the fact that the camp was run by Czech guards. The Roma Holocaust, often referred to as the "forgotten Holocaust," saw between 25% and 70% of Europe's Roma population murdered during World War II. Prejudice against the Roma community continues today, with surveys showing widespread discrimination and marginalization.
José Mourinho has been charged by Uefa over his behaviour towards referee Anthony Taylor after Roma's defeat by Sevilla in the Europa League final. If found guilty, Mourinho will face a minimum two-game touchline ban. Roma and Sevilla have also been charged over crowd disturbances and other disciplinary measures. Mourinho was filmed shouting abuse at Taylor in English and Italian before leaving the Puskas Arena in Budapest. Taylor was subsequently targeted by Roma fans at Budapest airport. Uefa has condemned the behaviour and called for greater security measures for officials.
An Italian man has been arrested after referee Anthony Taylor was attacked by Roma supporters at Budapest airport following Wednesday's Europa League final. Taylor had to be escorted through the airport by police after being surrounded by the supporters. The incident occurred after Roma lost 4-1 on penalties to Sevilla. The Premier League and PGMOL have condemned the attack, while UEFA has yet to comment.
Roma manager Jose Mourinho confronted referee Anthony Taylor in the car park after his side's defeat in the Europa League final, calling him a "f--king disgrace" and criticizing his decisions during the match. The ill-tempered game saw a record 14 yellow cards brandished, and Mourinho could face a multi-match ban from UEFA. Despite the loss, Mourinho handed his runners-up medal to a young fan and said he only keeps the gold ones. Roma face Spezia in their final Serie A match on Sunday.
José Mourinho accused referee Anthony Taylor of making scandalous decisions and refereeing "like a Spaniard" after Roma's Europa League final loss to Sevilla. He also expressed uncertainty about his future as Roma coach and demanded changes be made. Despite the loss, Mourinho claimed that he and his team left with their dignity intact. Sevilla coach Jose Luis Mendilibar admitted that he thought it would be "incredible" for him not to be offered the chance to continue after winning the Europa League and pulling Sevilla clear of the relegation zone.
AS Roma manager Jose Mourinho is uncertain about his future at the club following their defeat in the Europa League final against Sevilla. The 60-year-old has been linked with Paris Saint-Germain, and while he has a year left on his contract, he said he has to fight for his team and cannot say objectively that he will remain. Mourinho also criticized the referee and said his team was physically exhausted and mentally drained after a season that took its toll.
Bayer Leverkusen lost to Roma in the Europa League semi-final decider due to Jose Mourinho's expertly driven dark arts, slowing down and stopping the game at any given opportunity until time itself seemed to stand still. Referee Slavko Vincic's indulgence of it added to the frustration of Leverkusen's players and fans. Bayer's sporting director Simon Rolfes complained about the Italians' singular appetite for destruction and the referee's indulgence of it. Despite the loss, Bayer's players and Alonso were clapped off in a mini-lap of honour, shaking hands with grateful die-hard supporters.
Roma defender Gianluca Mancini praised manager Jose Mourinho's impact on the team's mentality and credited him for bringing a strong identity to the group. Mancini expressed the team's goal to win European competitions and bring the cup home. The strength of the group is superior to everything, and Mourinho's strong mentality has helped the team work together towards their goal.
Sevilla secured a 2-1 win over Juventus in extra time, with substitute Érik Lamela scoring the winning goal with a fabulous header, earning a 3-2 aggregate victory and a spot in the Europa League final against Roma. Juventus had taken the lead through Dusan Vlahovic, but Suso equalized with a stunning long-range strike to take the game into extra time. Lamela's header sealed the win for Sevilla.