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AS Roma v FC Viktoria Plzen - UEFA Europa League 2025/26 League Phase MD3

Gasperini demands 'soul-searching' from sluggish Roma forwards

Roma boss Gian Piero Gasperini was heavily critical of his team's attacking unit after their defeat against the Czech top-flight team Viktoria Plzen in the Europa League. The manager expressed some harsh words after his team went down 2-1 on home soil, with the solitary goal coming from Paulo Dybala's spot-kick.

Frequently asked questions

Andries 'Pele Pele' Mkhwanazi and Bethuel Mokgosinyana are considered the founding fathers of the club which was formed in 1937.

Dr Irvin Khoza took over as club secretary and owner in 1991.

The club plays home fixtures at Orlando Stadium in Soweto with the ground being owned by the City of Johannesburg.

They are known by several nicknames, including: The Sea Robbers, The Bucs, Happy People and Buccaneers.

33 official domestic trophies plus one Caf Champions League (1995) and one Caf Super Cup (1996).

Nine times under different auspices. PSL (4), NSL (1), NPSL (4).

Happy Jele made 401 appearances for the club

Bendict Vilakazi scored 52 goals for the club.