Nicolò Zaniolo’s tense relationship with the Stadio Olimpico continued, as the previous Roma midfielder was proven a purple card after the ultimate whistle of .
The 25-year-old had been substituted within the second half, with coach Raffaele Palladino changing him with Albert Gudmundsson after 61 minutes.
ROME, ITALY – MAY 04: Artem Dovbyk of AS Roma celebrates scoring his staff’s first aim with teammate Bryan Cristante throughout the Serie A match between AS Roma and Fiorentina at Stadio Olimpico on Could 04, 2025 in Rome, Italy. (Photograph by Paolo Bruno/Getty Pictures)
Zaniolo’s return ends in purple amid Roma hostility
, additional sophisticated by the hostile reception from the house crowd, who booed him closely each time he touched the ball.
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That ambiance could properly have contributed to the frustration he unleashed at full-time, as he instantly confronted referee Daniele Chiffi and . The size of his suspension will rely on what the referee contains in his match report.
epa11753858 Nicolo Zaniolo of Atalanta (C) scores the 0-2 aim throughout the Serie A soccer match between AS Roma and Atalanta BC, in Rome, Italy, 02 December 2024. EPA-EFE/ALESSANDRO DI MEO
Zaniolo had already run into hassle on his earlier go to to the Olimpico as an Atalanta participant in December 2024, when he was booked for an over-the-top celebration after scoring in La Dea’s 2-0 win.
