ROMA NEWS

Laurent Blanc has admitted that he held unsuccessful talks with Roma about replacing Zdenek Zeman at the club.
Roma director general Franco Baldini says there is no need to renegotiate terms with Marquinhos.
Eugenio Corini admits beating Roma at the Olimpico in stoppages was “what makes doing this work worthwhile.”
Aurelio Andreazzoli admits Roma “did not pursue the ideas throughout the game” after their 1-0 defeat to Chievo.
Cyril Thereau caused a huge upset when snatching Chievo’s victory in the final minute away to a shocked Roma.
Roma aim to continue their march on Europe by revamping to welcome Chievo this evening.
Cagliari have lost their final appeal against a 3-0 home defeat to Roma inflicted by the courts after the Is Arenas saga.
Roma confirmed that goalkeeper Bogdan Lobont fractured his nose during last night’s 1-0 win over Fiorentina.
More bad news for Fiorentina, as Adem Ljajic is handed a two-match ban for insulting the referee after their defeat to Roma.
Andrea Della Valle is adamant the project will continue building despite defeat to Roma. “All of Italy enjoys watching this Fiorentina.”
Aurelio Andreazzoli feels Roma ultimately earned their win over Fiorentina and was “irritated” at the constant speculation over his job.
Vincenzo Montella refused to blame the referee, but insisted “Fiorentina did not deserve to lose” against Roma.
Francesco Totti urged Roma to keep hold of Pablo Daniel Osvaldo and won’t let go of Champions League dreams after tonight’s win in Florence.
Fiorentina hit the woodwork with Stevan Jovetic and David Pizarro, but Pablo Daniel Osvaldo won it for Roma deep into stoppages.
Roma director Franco Baldini insists Aurelio Andreazzoli won’t necessarily leave the bench this summer and shoots down links with Massimiliano Allegri.
Stevan Jovetic warned tonight’s match with Roma “is crucial for our Champions League hopes,” as Fiorentina chase Milan.
Expect thrills, spills and plenty of goals as Fiorentina host Roma in a battle for European qualification.
Massimiliano Allegri joined the chorus of denials about Roma and Inter, insisting third place “would be like the Scudetto” for Milan.
Francesco Totti has told L’Equipe: “I don’t know my limitations, but I do know my character perfectly well.”
Milan and Inter have taken the unusual step of releasing a statement that “categorically” denies Massimiliano Allegri agreed a deal with Roma.