Manchester City look to close David Pizarro deal before transfer deadline
• Roma midfielder set to join on loan to end of the season• Man City looking to bolster squad with Chile internationalRoma are negotiating the transfer of the midfielder David Pizarro to Manchester City, according to the club's general director, Fr...
Serie A round-up: Juventus four points clear after beating Atalanta
• Atalanta 0-2 Juventus• Roma 5-1 CesenaSecond-half goals from Stephan Lichtsteiner and Emanuele Giaccherini sent Juventus four points clear in Serie A after they defeated Atalanta 2-0 in Bergamo on Saturday to finish the first half of the season u...
Roberto Mancini admits City bid for Daniele De Rossi depends on sales
• Manager keen on January deal for Roma midfielder • But Manchester City must sell 'three or four' players firstThe Manchester City manager, Roberto Mancini, may consider making new signings in this month's transfer window, but only if there are si...
Lazio v Udinese and Napoli v Roma have Serie A viewers seeing double | Paolo Bandini
The weekend's standout games took place at the same time – and both produced a frenzied 90 minutes marked by four goalsAs difficult decisions go, this was more "cheese or chocolate?" than an impossible choice. The scheduling of Serie A's two most int...
Roma deny Francesco Totti wants to leave despite run-in with fans
• 35-year-old said he may seek a transfer following criticism• Sporting manager: 'Totti's not going anywhere – he is Roma'Roma have insisted that Francesco Totti is not seeking a transfer despite his comments about criticism from the club's fans....
How well is Luis Enrique implementing the Barcelona methods at Roma? | Guardian sport network
The Serie A side hired the former Barcelona B coach in an attempt to emulate the Spanish side's culture. But is it working?One of the more eye-catching managerial appointments this summer was former Barcelona B coach Luis Enrique taking over at Roma.It...
Juventus and Roma battle out a draw in the third dimension | Paolo Bandini
The first Serie A match to be broadcast in 3D was a curious 1-1 draw at the Stadio Olimpico, but both Juventus and Roma will take encouragement despite a raft of missed chancesRoma v Juventus became the first ever Serie A fixture broadcast live in 3D o...
Manchester City eye Daniele De Rossi but wage demands could stop deal
• Roberto Mancini keen to add to his midfield • City aware odds are against deal for Italy internationalManchester City are investigating whether Daniele De Rossi can be tempted to leave Roma, but will need the Italy international to lower his sala...
Hellish Roma and heavenly Juventus renew compelling Serie A rivalry | Paolo Bandini
Roma are heavy underdogs but a long-standing enmity towards the league leaders makes Monday's match mouthwateringCrisis, what crisis? Italian football delivered a defiant message to its detractors on Wednesday night, as Napoli's victory over Villarreal...
Luis Enrique feels heat as Roma descend into hell at Fiorentina | Paolo Bandini
Troubled Roma manager stays true to his vision despite discord on the pitch, in the dressing room and in the standsArrigo Sacchi greeted Luis Enrique with a warm smile and a stark message. "Welcome to hell," said the former Milan manager, now in charge...
Roma have three players sent off in Serie A defeat by Fiorentina
• Roma's discipline problems mount in 3-0 defeat• Juventus go top after contentious win over CesenaRoma, already without their top scorer Pablo Osvaldo after he was banned for punching his team-mate Erik Lamela in a dressing-room row, had three pla...
Roma looking to swoop on Everton this winter
Roma are looking into the possibility of signing Everton defender John Heitinga as they look to bolster their defensive capabilities. The Italian side are currently reeling after their Argentine international Nicolas Burdisso suffered a knee ligament i...
