"It's Rome," jokes James Pallotta, the president of AS Roma, explaining his decision to invest in the Italian football club.
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"It's Rome," jokes James Pallotta, the president of AS Roma, explaining his decision to invest in the Italian football club.
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American Pallotta has some ambitious plans for the Italian football club.
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American Pallotta has some ambitious plans for the Italian football club.
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Pallotta wants to capitalise on Rome's historic past, but the Bostonian also has a vision for the future, notably building a new stadium for the Serie A team.
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Pallotta wants to capitalise on Rome's historic past, but the Bostonian also has a vision for the future, notably building a new stadium for the Serie A team.
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The new Roma Stadium is set to open in time for the 2016/17 season. The club will move away from the Stadio Olimpico which was opened in 1953.
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The new Roma Stadium is set to open in time for the 2016/17 season. The club will move away from the Stadio Olimpico which was opened in 1953.
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The capacity at the new stadium will be 52,000 but can be enlarged to 60,000 if required. It will have parking for 7,000 cars and will be supported by the local metro station.
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The capacity at the new stadium will be 52,000 but can be enlarged to 60,000 if required. It will have parking for 7,000 cars and will be supported by the local metro station.
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The stadium will be flanked by a new training center which will be used by the first team as well as the youth players.
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The stadium will be flanked by a new training center which will be used by the first team as well as the youth players.
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Fans will be able to visit Roma village where there will be a number of bars, shops and restaurants before making their way to the stadium.
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Fans will be able to visit Roma village where there will be a number of bars, shops and restaurants before making their way to the stadium.
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The new 'Curva Sud' will house the team's hardcore fans has space for 13,660 supporters.
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The new 'Curva Sud' will house the team's hardcore fans has space for 13,660 supporters.
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Francesco Totti is a Roma legend and the 38-year-old has spent his entire career with the club.
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Francesco Totti is a Roma legend and the 38-year-old has spent his entire career with the club.
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Totti made his debut for Roma at the age of 16 and is still a key member of Rudi Garcia's team.
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Totti made his debut for Roma at the age of 16 and is still a key member of Rudi Garcia's team.
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Garcia is forging a reputation as one of the most impressive coaches in European football. Since joining from French club Lille in June 2013, Garcia has helped take Roma to the next level with a series of encouraging displays.
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Garcia is forging a reputation as one of the most impressive coaches in European football. Since joining from French club Lille in June 2013, Garcia has helped take Roma to the next level with a series of encouraging displays.
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Roma striker Gervinho (left) celebrates with teammate Miralem Pjanic. Both players have blossomed under Garcia's tutelage.
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Roma striker Gervinho (left) celebrates with teammate Miralem Pjanic. Both players have blossomed under Garcia's tutelage.
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