Man United v Roma preview

Wednesday, April 16th, 2008

Rooney: First-leg goal
Manchester United host Roma at Old Trafford with a two-goal advantage but in the knowledge a defensive headache could impinge on best laid plans.
In the Eternal City last week there was a fluidity and resolve to United’s performance that hinted they may conclude the present campaign with a European Cup in the trophy [...]

Totti ruled out for Roma

Saturday, April 12th, 2008

Totti: Big loss for Roma
Francesco Totti has been ruled out of Roma’s trip to Old Trafford for Wednesday night’s UEFA Champions League quarter-final second leg.
Trailing 2-0 from the Stadio Olimpico clash and again shorn of their attacking talisman, Roma face an unenviable task in trying to book a place in the last four.

Ancelotti dreams of Roma return

Sunday, April 6th, 2008

Ancelotti: Milan future in doubt
Carlo Ancelotti has admitted that he would welcome the opportunity to take charge of Roma.
The Milan boss has enjoyed considerable success during his time at the San Siro, winning two UEFA Champions League titles, the Serie A crown and a Club World Cup.

Calcio Debate: No Totti, No Roma?

Wednesday, April 2nd, 2008

The absence of Francesco Totti was sorely felt by Roma last night during their 2-0 defeat to Manchester United. Carlo Garganese isolates three of the reasons for their defeat…
No Totti, No Roma?
James Richardson, the former Football Italia presenter in England, famously said that “Roma are like Channel 5 – without the Totti they are [...]

Roma dump out Real

Saturday, March 8th, 2008

Taddei: Scored opener
Roma deservedly beat Real Madrid 2-1 in the Bernabeu to progress into the quarter-finals of the UEFA Champions League.
The Italians put in an efficient performance to win the tie 4-2 on aggregate and consign the Spanish champions to a last-16 stage exit for the fourth successive season.