Roma boss Gian Piero Gasperini heaped praise on Paulo Dybala and debutant goalkeeper Pierluigi Gollini following a heroic 0-0 draw at Como. Gasperini revealed Dybala convinced him not to substitute him after Donyell Malen's second-half red card.
AS Roma head coach Gian Piero Gasperini has revealed why Paulo Dybala and Nahuel Molina will not attend Lionel Messi’s final match for Argentina. The Italian boss explained that the lengthy trip would disrupt preparations for a crucial run of club fixtures.
AS Roma have taken the controversial decision to block Paulo Dybala and Nahuel Molina from travelling to Argentina to attend Lionel Messi’s international farewell. Despite the magnitude of the event in Buenos Aires, the Giallorossi have prioritised their domestic commitments over the emotional celebration of the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner.
Roma forward Paulo Dybala is caught in a club versus country dilemma after manager Gian Piero Gasperini blocked his travel to Lionel Messi's international farewell in Buenos Aires. Despite receiving an official invitation alongside fellow 2022 World Cup winners, the playmaker risks disrupting vital club preparations ahead of a crucial domestic fixture.
Donyell Malen has opened up on his flourishing partnership with Paulo Dybala after inspired Roma moved to the top of the Serie A table. The Dutch forward continued his remarkable start to life in the Italian capital by finding the net once again during the Giallorossi’s 2-0 victory over Torino.
Roma manager Gian Piero Gasperini believes new signing Donyell Malen can challenge Gonzalo Higuain's record of 36 Serie A goals. The Italian boss also addressed Scudetto talk and praised Paulo Dybala's physical condition following a strong start to the season.
Former Juventus midfielder Miralem Pjanic has backed new €35m signing Kerim Alajbegovic to emulate Paulo Dybala's success in Turin following his move from Bayer Leverkusen. The 18-year-old Bosnian prodigy arrived at the Allianz Stadium with high expectations after delivering standout performances in the Austrian Bundesliga and at the World Cup.
Lionel Scaloni has officially unveiled Argentina's massive 55-man provisional squad for the 2026 World Cup, headlined by legendary captain Lionel Messi. As the Albiceleste prepare to defend their global crown in North America, the manager has mixed established icons with rising stars from the Premier League and beyond. However, the announcement has caused a stir across the footballing world as several high-profile names, including a 40-cap Serie A veteran, found themselves entirely omitted from the longlist.
Boca Juniors have publicly confirmed their ambitious interest in signing Roma forward Paulo Dybala, sparking a frenzy of speculation in Argentina. Club director Marcelo Delgado described the potential transfer as a complex mix of "dream and reality" but insisted the Buenos Aires giants are prepared to make a significant effort to secure the World Cup winner.
Neymar has seen another transfer door open in front of him, with Boca Juniors captain Leandro Paredes claiming that the Argentine outfit are prepared to “wait” for the Brazilian superstar. Neymar is in the process of running down his contract during a second spell at Santos, with it previously being suggested that he could reunite with Lionel Messi at Inter Miami once hitting free agency.
The latest round of action across Europe's 'Big Five' leagues has predictably produced a plethora of talking points, with Arsenal, Bayern Munich and Real Madrid all in fine form. The Gunners are six points clear at the top of the Premier League after scoring yet another set-piece goal, and keeping another clean sheet, in their 2-0 victory at Burnley. Meanwhile, both Bayern and Real have five-point leads in Germany and Spain, respectively, after comfortable wins over the weekend.
Argentina forward and AS Roma talisman Paulo Dybala appeared to suffer a thigh injury over the weekend, as the ace missed a penalty against AC Milan. Boss Gian Piero Gasperini has now shared a worrying update on the 31-year-old's thigh injury, labelling it as a major setback for the side.
After defeating Sassuolo in the Serie A, Roma head coach Gian Piero Gasperini has heaped praise on Argentine forward Paulo Dybala for his performance. The Gialorossi edged past their Italian counterparts 1-0 in an away game as the 31-year-old secured the solitary goal, keeping the capital club level on points with Napoli at the top of Serie A.