London, UK | THE INDEPENDENT | Roma saw off Feyenoord in the inaugural UEFA Europa Conference League final at Tirana’s National Arena. The first ever UEFA Europa Conference League final brought together Roma and Feyenoord with the Italian side making history thanks to a 1-0 victory. Tweets by europacnfleague José Mourinho …
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Saturday 26 September 15:00: Torino v Atalanta 18:00: Cagliari v Lazio 18:00: Sampdoria v Benevento 20:45: Internazionale v Fiorentina Sunday 27 September 12:30: Spezia v Sassuolo 15:00: Napoli v Genoa 15:00: Hellas Verona v Udinese 18:00: Crotone v Milan 20:45: Roma v Juventus Monday 28 September 20:45: Bologna v Parma …
Read More »Sevilla overpower Roma 2-0 to advance in UEFA Europa League
Kampala, Uganda | XINHUA | Sevilla booked their spot in the quarterfinal after edging an uninspired Roma 2-0 on first-half goals from Sergio Reguilon and Youssef En-Nesyri in an all-or-nothing encounter in Europa League’s round of the last 16 on Thursday. The fixture was set as a single-legged clash after the …
Read More »Lukaku, Smalling slam ‘insensitive’ Italian sports daily ‘Black Friday’ front page
Rome, Italy | AFP | Romelu Lukaku and Chris Smalling on Thursday slammed a renowned Italian sports daily as “dumb” and “insensitive” after it used “Black Friday” in a front page headline about them meeting for the first time in Serie A. Former Manchester United teammates Smalling and Lukaku face off …
Read More »Roma dream of discrimination-free Romania ahead of Pope visit
Blaj, Romania | AFP | Ion, a 72-year-old retiree from Romania’s minority Roma community, says he is used to living without rights. “No matter where we go, to the town hall, to the police or to school, doors get closed,” says the former construction site worker, who lives on the outskirts …
Read More »Did VAR get big calls right? Debate rages on after Champions League drama
Paris, France | AFP | Neymar called the decision that led to Paris Saint-Germain being dumped out of the Champions League a “disgrace”, while elsewhere on Wednesday Roma were left raging — both clubs are out of Europe and both feel cheated by controversial VAR calls. “It’s a disgrace. They …
Read More »Five things to watch for on Oscars night
Hollywood, United States | AFP | Oscars night is quickly approaching — on Sunday, all will be revealed. Will Alfonso Cuaron sweep the awards for his cinematic masterpiece “Roma?” Will another contender swipe the best picture Oscar from him? Can Glenn Close finally claim her first Academy Award? The ceremony will …
Read More »Oscar nominations: all the fun facts
Los Angeles, United States | AFP | The nominations for the 91st Oscars were announced Tuesday, with “Roma” and “The Favourite” leading the pack. But the statistical quirks that the annual event throws up can be as intriguing as tracking which movies get the most nods. Here are some fun …
Read More »Real Madrid go through top as Bale leads win over Roma
Rome, Italy | AFP | Real Madrid’s magic touch in the Champions League remains undimmed after Gareth Bale inspired a 2-0 win over Roma on Tuesday that ensures they will go through top of the group. Bale scored one and then provided the cross that led to another as Lucas …
Read More »Liverpool reach Champions League final after nervy night in Rome
Rome, Italy | AFP | Liverpool held off a spirited Roma fightback to reach the Champions League final 7-6 on aggregate despite losing 4-2 in a hectic semi-final second leg in Rome. Jurgen Klopp’s reached their eighth European Cup final and first since 2007 where they will play two-time holders …
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