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2026 World Cup, Round of 16: Canada vs. Morocco; Paraguay vs. France
32 nations down, 16 remaining. As the 2026 World Cup enters its fourth week of play, the once-sprawling bracket has been winnowed down to its final eight matches. Today’s fixtures feature host-nation Canada making its deepest-ever run in the World Cup, where they’ll face Neil El Aynaoui and an exciting Moroccan side in Houston—why they’re […]
Morocco Trusts El Aynaoui. Shouldn’t Roma?
While El Aynaoui further cements his place in the Moroccan NT, his future at Roma remains surprisingly uncertain. Can he finally get a fair chance next season? Seven games, seven starts at the Africa Cup. Four games, four starts at the current FIFA World Cup so far. It’s fair to say El Aynaoui is a […]
2026 World Cup, Round of 32: Australia vs. Egypt; Argentina vs. Cape Verde; Colombia vs. Ghana
It’s the final day of the Round of 32, with six nations looking to book their place in the next round of the 2026 World Cup. While there aren’t any current Roma players on display, we should catch glimpses of Mohamed Salah (Egypt) and Cristian Volpato (Australia) later today. Onto the matches! Australia vs. Egypt […]
Alejandro Garnacho Emerges as Roma’s Latest Attacking Target
If we take the sheer volume of transfer rumors as any indication, then Roma’s top priority this silly season is clear: Gasperini wants himself a new left-winger. From the stomach-churning Mason Greenwood rumors to the what-are-they-waiting-for-they’re-going-to-lose-him-to-Milan Kerim Alajbegović links, the Giallorossi seemingly have a bevy of options to complement striker Donyell Malen. Roma remains engaged […]
2026 World Cup, Round of 32: Spain vs. Austria; Portugal vs. Croatia; Switzerland vs. Algeria
While yesterday’s results lacked any bracket-busting upsets, there were more than enough memorable moments to go around. From England’s Harry Kane-inspired come-from-behind victory over DR Congo to Belgium’s Added Extra Time victory over Senegal, and culminating with the United States’ win over Bosnia, which included another round of everyone’s favorite trivia game, “What is a […]
Keeping Svilar and Pisilli Signals a New Direction for Roma
For weeks, the conversation surrounding Roma’s summer transfer window centered on one question: who would be sacrificed? For a club like Roma, who have long had pretty strict Financial Fair Play obligations due to debt accrual under previous ownership groups, these deadlines seem to turn every rumor into a five-alarm fire. Every report linking Mile […]
2026 World Cup, Round of 32: England vs. DR Congo; Belgium vs. Senegal; USA vs. Bosnia & Herzegovina
Whoops, I thought today’s matches started a bit later! So, without further ado, let’s dive right into the next slate of matches in the Round of 32. Today’s action includes the Three Lions’ latest attempt to bring football home, the Belgian seeking to avoid another early knockout round exit and Sam’s Army squaring off against […]
2026 World Cup, Round of 32: Côte d’Ivoire vs. Norway; France vs. Sweden; Mexico vs. Ecuador
So far, the Round of 32 has produced some semi-surprising results. On Monday, traditional powerhouses Germany and the Netherlands exited the 2026 World Cup on penalties, with Die Mannschaft bowing out to Paraguay while the Dutch fell to Morocco after a hard-fought 120 minutes. With a trio of intriguing matchups and a pair of global […]
Roma Prepared to Face UEFA Penalty Rather Than Sell Svilar
“Desperate times call for desperate measures” goes the old saying. As we’ve reached June 30th without any significant sales, it could be desperate times for Roma and the Friedkin group. We’ve discussed at length Roma’s need to bring in a plusvalenza of around €50 million by today to satisfy the 2022 FFP agreement. However, without […]
2026 World Cup, Round of 32: Brazil vs. Japan; Germany vs. Paraguay; Netherlands vs. Morocco
We’re squeezing this one in just under the wire, but the Round of 32 is upon us, and day 19 of the 2026 World Cup brings a trio of intriguing Knockout Round matchups. With the FFP deadline a couple of days away, the summer transfer market should start in earnest later this week, so for […]
FFP Pressure Could Push Soulé Out as Roma Chase Greenwood
Over the past few weeks, it’s been speculated that either Matías Soulé or Manu Koné would be sold by the end of the month to raise the necessary funds to meet the club’s Financial Fair Play guidelines. With the June 30th FFP deadline now just days away, it appears the most likely big sale will […]
The Perfect Gasperini Forward? Meet Kerim Alajbegović
When you picture the dream marriage between player and manager, what springs to mind? A hard-nosed defensive midfielder running roughshod under José Mourinho? A full-back with the lungs of a god, running tirelessly up and down the flanks under Jürgen Klopp? Or perhaps a forward making endless endline runs (and cigarette runs) under Zdenek Zeman? […]
Across the Romaverse #234, Listener Mailbag: Alajbegović, Soulé, USMNT Targets & More!
After another brief hiatus, Across the Romaverse returns with our two hundred and thirty-fourth episode. With a dearth of transfer rumors to discuss, we decided to open up the reader/listener mailbag, where we explored a host of topics, including the pros and cons of signing Mason Greenwood, standout performances at the World Cup, the shifting […]
Roma Hedge Their Bets With Renewed O’Riley Interest
Midfielders are to football managers what bags of mulch are to homeowners: They boost curb appeal, they’re far more expensive than you’d imagine, yet no matter how many (bags) you have, you can always use more. Even if their shed is fully stocked with midfielders of every variety, football clubs are always looking for potential […]
Roma’s Most Logical Summer Signing Could Be Matteo Ruggeri
He may not have been the most heralded transfer in club history, but the minute Angeliño stepped onto the pitch in March 2024, his value was clear: he was fast, direct, and aggressive. Combined with his low center of gravity, those traits made the Spanish wing-back a nuisance to opponents and an asset to Roma’s […]
2026 World Cup Day 14: Too Many Matches To Fit in a Headline
Hump Day is upon us, and, at least by World Cup standards, it’s shaping up to be an incredibly busy day. After two rounds of play, Groups A, B, and C reach their crescendos today with three pairs of concurrent matches. With locales as far-flung as Guadalupe, Vancouver, and Atlanta, this is likely the busiest […]
Barcelona Dreams Fuel New El Aynaoui Transfer Rumors
While most of our Financial Fair Play-related stressors have revolved around the futures of key players like Manu Koné, Evan Ndicka, and Matías Soulé, we may need to add a new name to that list. Neil El Aynaoui may have had an up-and-down debut season with Roma, but his talent was never in question. Now, […]
2026 World Cup, Day 13: Portugal vs. Uzbekistan; England vs. Ghana; Panama vs. Croatia; Colombia vs. DR Congo
Groups K and L take center stage on Day 13 of the 2026 World Cup. With fixtures in all three host nations and a handful of household names in action, Tuesday promises to be another exciting day. Harry Kane and the Three Lions of England can secure a spot in the Round of 32 with […]
2026 World Cup, Day 12: Argentina vs. Austria; France vs. Iraq; Norway vs. Senegal; Jordan vs. Algeria
Week three of the World Cup begins today, with Groups I and J taking center stage. With global icons like Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, and Erling Haaland in action, Monday could be a day to remember. And better than that, we have a Group J six-pointer, as Argentina and Austria go head-to-head with a spot […]
Fantasy, Not Strategy: The Problem With Roma’s Greenwood Pursuit
As we discussed several weeks ago, Roma’s pursuit of Marseille forward Mason Greenwood is fraught with problems. From the moral and ethical quandaries that arise from signing a player with his arrest record to the sheer cost of the transfer, this was always a dicey proposition. While the club itself doesn’t appear to have a […]
2026 World Cup, Day 11: Spain vs. Saudi Arabia; Belgium vs. Iran; Uruguay vs. Cape Verde; New Zealand vs. Egypt
Day 10 of the 2026 World Cup saw a pair of lopsided scores, with the Netherlands and Japan taking Sweden and Tunisia behind the woodshed by a combined 9-1 scoreline. Incredibly, despite the 5-0 win over the Swedes, Roma’s Dutch forward Donyell Malen didn’t have a hand in any of the goals, taking only 12 […]
2026 World Cup, Day 10: Netherlands vs. Sweden; Germany vs. Côte d’Ivoire; Ecuador vs. Curaçao; Tunisia vs. Japan
While the Roma rumor mill continues to spin in its tracks, the 2026 World Cup marches on! With some nations already booking a spot in the Round of 32 (that still sounds weird), early favorites like France and Argentina, and surprising upstarts like the United States are already plotting their paths to the final on […]
World Cup Silly Season Continues as Juventus Linked With Dybala
If there’s one immutable law of football, it’s that transfer rumors somehow become both more plentiful and less believable during major international tournaments. The World Cup may be football’s grandest spectacle, but it’s also the season of the utterly bizarre transfer rumor. The latest entrant into the pantheon of midsummer nonsense is a report linking […]
2026 World Cup, Day 9: USA vs. Australia; Scotland vs. Morocco; Brazil vs. Haiti; Türkiye vs. Paraguay
As the World Cup heads into its second weekend, the newly expanded tournament has been a rousing success. From Messi hat-tricks to Canada’s first-ever victory to the shocking first turns from Cape Verde and DR Congo, the early returns have been fantastic. Day nine figures to be equally exciting, featuring Christian Pulisic (maybe) and the […]
2026 World Cup, Day 8: Czechia vs. South Africa; Switzerland vs. Bosnia & Herzegovina; Canada vs. Qatar; Mexico vs. South Korea
With the World Cup entering its second full week, we’ll get our second look at the 48 nations vying for the Jules Rimet Trophy. Thursday’s action features co-hosts Mexico and Canada defending their home turf against Qatar and South Korea, respectively, while Atlanta hosts Czechia and South Africa, with a BiH-Swiss fixture in LA sandwiched […]
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