The five most important things I’ve learned about the Giallorossi

1- Francesco Totti is arguably AS Roma’s most valuable player. 

The number 10 never waivered his loyalties and played for Roma for 28 years as an attacking midfielder. He appeared in 786 games and scored more goals than anyone else in Roma’s history with 307 goals total. He stayed with Roma through all of its ups and downs and helped Roma win a Serie A title, two Italian Super Cups and two Coppa Italia trophies. 

2 - Jose Mourinho truly is “The Special One.” 

Mourinho gave himself the nickname in 2004 by telling reporters he is European Champion and believes he is “The Special One” when he moved to Chelsea. He has lived up to his self-proclamation by, winning the UEFA Champions League with multiple clubs, Porto and Inter, and by coaching his previous teams to many other championship victories. Due to his success, Roma fans have complete faith in him to help their beloved team rise as champions too, also after the Conference League triumph in his first year in Rome.

3 - Rome has two soccer teams, and AS Roma is far superior. 

Italy’s two soccer teams are AS Roma and Lazio. While both teams manage to somehow co-exist, the rivalry becomes drastically fierce on days when the teams play each other at Stadio Olimpico. Both teams claim to be the main team for Rome, but despite this there are about three times as many supporters for AS Roma as there are for Lazio living in Rome. Romanisti know who the authentic team really is.

4 - The best fans of European soccer are AS Roma fans. 

AS Roma has sold out its last 17 consecutive games at Stadio Olimpico, and this is all thanks to the fans' support. The stadium seats almost 70,000 spectators and is filled with fans who dawn the Giallorossi colors of carmine red and golden yellow. Fans color-coordinate and do specific cheers to truly bring the stadium to life. Fans are from all around the world and travel to many of AS Roma’s away games as well. 

5 - Win, lose or draw… A Romanista always believes AS Roma is capable of victory.

Still believe Roma has what it takes to succeed and win a Championship. Being a Romanista means always believing in miracles and supporting the Eternal City’s team, no matter what.