News for 'Stadio Olimpico'

Fireworks smoke brings Italian Open match tohalt

Fireworks smoke brings Italian Open match tohalt

Rediff.com14 May 2026

The Italian Open quarter-final between Luciano Darderi and Rafael Jodar was temporarily suspended due to smoke from fireworks at the nearby Stadio Olimpico, impacting visibility and the electronic line-calling system.

Torino comeback dents Inter's march to Serie A title

Torino comeback dents Inter's march to Serie A title

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

Inter Milan squander a two-goal lead to draw 2-2 with Torino, keeping the Serie A title race alive with four rounds left.

Bologna Stun Roma In Europa League Thriller; Aston Villa, FC Porto Enter Quarters

Bologna Stun Roma In Europa League Thriller; Aston Villa, FC Porto Enter Quarters

Rediff.com20 Mar 2026

Bologna advanced to the Europa League quarter-finals after a thrilling 4-3 win against AS Roma.

A scuffle, three red cards and a win for Napoli!

A scuffle, three red cards and a win for Napoli!

Rediff.com4 Jan 2026

Napoli's injury concerns deepened in the second half when David Neres was seen limping off. The stoppage sparked a brief flashpoint between the two sides.

Pulisic stars as Milan fightback and go top

Pulisic stars as Milan fightback and go top

Rediff.com9 Dec 2025

The visitors kept up the pressure in the second half and after a series of chances Pulisic equalised, turning home a low cross from close range in the 67th, seconds after coming on.

PIX: Roma hand Milan major blow; Juve down Napoli

PIX: Roma hand Milan major blow; Juve down Napoli

Rediff.com26 Jan 2026

IMAGES from Serie A matches played on Sunday

Europa League: Forest down Porto to end winless run

Europa League: Forest down Porto to end winless run

Rediff.com24 Oct 2025

Nottingham Forest handed manager Sean Dyche the perfect debut with a 2-0 home win over Porto in the Europa League on Thursday, with both goals coming from the penalty spot.

Departing Ranieri urges Roma fans for one last push

Departing Ranieri urges Roma fans for one last push

Rediff.com19 May 2025

'I was there among you 60 years ago in those stands. I asked you for help, now we need that final step.'

Barcelona fans banned for Champions League game

Barcelona fans banned for Champions League game

Rediff.com27 Sep 2024

Bilbao condemn fans behaviour in Europa League match at Roma

PIX: Real Madrid held to draw; Napoli down Roma

PIX: Real Madrid held to draw; Napoli down Roma

Rediff.com1 Dec 2025

Real Madrid's struggles continued on Sunday as they battled to a 1-1 draw at Girona in LaLiga.

Europa League: Lyon got top; Forest maintain fine form

Europa League: Lyon got top; Forest maintain fine form

Rediff.com28 Nov 2025

Lyon thump Maccabi Tel Aviv to go top, Forest keep on winning

Diamond League PIX: Yavi misses World record

Diamond League PIX: Yavi misses World record

Rediff.com31 Aug 2024

Olympic champion Winfred Yavi of Bahrain won the 3,000 metres women's steeplechase in impressive fashion at the Rome Diamond League meeting on Friday, coming agonisingly close to breaking the World record with the second-fastest ever time.

Europa: Dybala sends Roma through; Galatasaray exit

Europa: Dybala sends Roma through; Galatasaray exit

Rediff.com21 Feb 2025

AS Roma secured their place in the Europa League last 16 with a 3-2 home win over 10-man Porto on Thursday thanks to a Paulo Dybala double, advancing 4-3 on aggregate.

PICS: Goalkeeper heads home injury-time equaliser

PICS: Goalkeeper heads home injury-time equaliser

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

Goalkeeper Ivan Provedel scored in the dying moments of the Champions League Group E match against Atletico Madrid, heading home the equaliser, to earn Lazio a 1-1 draw at Stadio Olimpico, in Rome, on Tuesday.

Soccer PIX: Juve win Coppa Italia; Atletico seal UCL spot

Soccer PIX: Juve win Coppa Italia; Atletico seal UCL spot

Rediff.com16 May 2024

IMAGES from football matches played across Europe on Wednesday.

Serie A: Genoa end sorry run by beating 10-man Lazio

Serie A: Genoa end sorry run by beating 10-man Lazio

Rediff.com10 Feb 2015

Genoa ended a seven-match run without a Serie A victory by winning 1-0 at Lazio on Monday after the hosts had goalkeeper Federico Marchetti sent off in the first half.

PICS: Euro 2020 kicks-off with fireworks, balloons after year-long delay

PICS: Euro 2020 kicks-off with fireworks, balloons after year-long delay

Rediff.com12 Jun 2021

Trying to pump up excitement, which has been largely missing in Rome in the run up to the kick-off, Italian soccer greats and 2006 World Cup winners Francesco Totti and Alessandro Nesta welcomed fans at the opening ceremony.

Euro: Elvis the pig predicts England will win vs Ukraine

Euro: Elvis the pig predicts England will win vs Ukraine

Rediff.com3 Jul 2021

A Visayan warty pig named Elvis at Bristol Zoo Gardens has predicted that England will beat Ukraine in their European Championship quarter-final.

Roma appoint Lille's Garcia as coach

Roma appoint Lille's Garcia as coach

Rediff.com12 Jun 2013

AS Roma appointed former Lille boss Rudi Garcia as their new coach on Wednesday, the latest in a long line of managers tasked with trying to turn vast potential into elusive silverware.

PIX: Atletico Madrid's stunning comeback win!

PIX: Atletico Madrid's stunning comeback win!

Rediff.com9 Dec 2024

A second-half double from Antoine Griezmann earned Atletico Madrid a stunning 4-3 comeback home win over Sevilla in LaLiga on Sunday.

Lazio ease to win over Udinese amid racist chants

Lazio ease to win over Udinese amid racist chants

Rediff.com28 Nov 2012

Lazio's Alvaro Gonzalez, Mirolsav Klose and Hernanes secured a 3-0 victory over Udinese in Serie A on Tuesday at the Stadio Olimpico where the home fans sang racist chants aimed at rivals Roma who share the stadium.

Defensive worries for Man U, Barca

Defensive worries for Man U, Barca

Rediff.com26 May 2009

For all the talk of their devastating attacking capabilities, Barcelona and Manchester United must sort out defensive worries for Wednesday's Champions League final.

Sparkling Roma stay in Champions League hunt

Sparkling Roma stay in Champions League hunt

Rediff.com23 Apr 2011

AS Roma kept alive their faint hopes of landing a Champions League spot next season with an eye-catching 1-0 victory over Chievo Verona at the Stadio Olimpico on Saturday.

Lazio lift fifth Italian Cup

Lazio lift fifth Italian Cup

Rediff.com14 May 2009

Lazio beat Sampdoria 6-5 on penalties to lift the Italian Cup after Wednesday's final at the Stadio Olimpico finished 1-1 following extra-time.

Roma shocked by Cluj as Chelsea cruise

Roma shocked by Cluj as Chelsea cruise

Rediff.com17 Sep 2008

Romania's CFR Cluj shocked AS Roma 2-1 on their Champions League debut on Tuesday but there were no surprises for Chelsea, Liverpool, Barcelona or Inter Milan who all won their opening group games.

Barcelona beat Man United to win Champions League

Barcelona beat Man United to win Champions League

Rediff.com28 May 2009

Barcelona won the European Cup for the third time with a classy 2-0 victory over Manchester United in the Champions League final at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome on Wednesday. Striker Samuel Eto'o struck the opener on 10 minutes when his low shot beat United goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar at his near post and Lionel Messi sealed the win on 70 minutes when he headed home Xavi's cross.

Tactical preview of Champions League final

Tactical preview of Champions League final

Rediff.com27 May 2009

It would be a big surprise if Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola strays from the club's traditional, offensive 4-3-3. Manchester United are less tied to a set formation. Manager Alex Ferguson has frequently used the 4-3-3 to good effect, but if he decides to field Ji-sung on the right he may opt for a 4-4-2.

Man Utd to wear all-white in final

Man Utd to wear all-white in final

Rediff.com27 May 2009

Manchester United will play in an all-white strip when they face Barcelona in the Champions League final on Wednesday, just as they did when they beat them in the 1991 European Cup Winners' Cup final. United are designated as the 'away' team at the Stadio Olimpico which meant Barcelona had first choice of strip and opted to play in their traditional blue and red kit.

Man United see off Inter, Barcelona maul Lyon

Man United see off Inter, Barcelona maul Lyon

Rediff.com12 Mar 2009

Holders Manchester United soothed a painful old wound for Alex Ferguson by knocking Inter Milan out of the Champions League on Wednesday, as Barcelona mauled Olympique Lyon 5-2 in a thrilling return to form. Arsenal made it four English teams in the quarter-finals for the second successive year, their youngsters showing great composure to see them home 7-6 on penalties away to AS Roma.

Inter Milan crush struggling Roma

Inter Milan crush struggling Roma

Rediff.com20 Oct 2008

Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored a brace as champions Inter Milan thrashed struggling AS Roma 4-0 at the Stadio Olimpico.

Man United, Roma set to renew rivalry

Man United, Roma set to renew rivalry

Rediff.com1 Apr 2008

AS Roma will be without injured captain Francesco Totti when they take on Manchester United in Tuesday's Champions League quarter-final first leg.

Liverpool were lucky, says relieved Klopp

Liverpool were lucky, says relieved Klopp

Rediff.com3 May 2018

Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp admitted they needed luck to get past AS Roma in the second leg of their Champions League semi-final on Wednesday after old defensive issues reared their head.

Inter win to go atop table; Atalanta's streak ends

Inter win to go atop table; Atalanta's streak ends

Rediff.com29 Dec 2024

Inter have now won five straight away matches without conceding a goal, their third time in a single Serie A season in club history and the first time since the 1966-67 season.

PIX: Villarreal shock Barcelona; Napoli, Inter held

PIX: Villarreal shock Barcelona; Napoli, Inter held

Rediff.com19 May 2025

Villarreal fought back to shock Barcelona 3-2 on Sunday, handing the LaLiga champions their first league defeat since late December.

PIX: Atletico win; Mourinho begins three-match ban

PIX: Atletico win; Mourinho begins three-match ban

Rediff.com7 Apr 2025

IMAGES from soccer matches played across Europe on Sunday.

Euro PICS: Italy impress in resounding win over Turkey

Euro PICS: Italy impress in resounding win over Turkey

Rediff.com12 Jun 2021

Italy's third goal made history as it marked the first time they had scored three goals in a match at the Euros in their 39th attempt.

Serie A: Pirlo and Pjanic keep Juve, Roma flying

Serie A: Pirlo and Pjanic keep Juve, Roma flying

Rediff.com1 Dec 2014

Andrea Pirlo and Miralem Pjanic provided the moments of magic to inspire leading Serie A duo Juventus and AS Roma to battling victories on Sunday with the gap between the sides remaining at three points.

Serie A: Totti plays 600th league game as Roma go second

Serie A: Totti plays 600th league game as Roma go second

Rediff.com8 May 2016

Francesco Totti came off the bench to make his 600th league appearance for AS Roma as they beat in-form Chievo 3-0 at home on Sunday to climb to second place in Serie A.

Furious fans leave CARROTS for players

Furious fans leave CARROTS for players

Rediff.com2 Dec 2015

Shell-shocked AS Roma followed up their midweek Champions League debacle in Barcelona by losing 2-0 at home to nine-man Atalanta in Serie A on Sunday.

PIX: Lyon earn dramatic draw with Man United; Spurs held

PIX: Lyon earn dramatic draw with Man United; Spurs held

Rediff.com11 Apr 2025

A stoppage-time finish from Rayan Cherki earned Olympique Lyonnais a dramatic 2-2 draw with Manchester United in the first leg of their Europa League quarter-final.