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SSC Napoli vs Roma: The tactics board - Balerdi and McTominay exchange blows in chaotic six-goal stalemate

A tactical masterclass in mid-block stability met its match in chaotic second-half verticality as SSC Napoli and Roma played out a thrilling 3-3 draw. While Massimiliano Allegri focused on midfield late-runs, Gian Piero Gasperini’s bench proved decisive in salvaging a point.

Soccer News / Goal.com / October 24

Incredible comeback: Roma avoid first defeat with a thrilling draw against Napoli

An exciting match in Serie A Roma protected their unbeaten start to the Serie A season with a thrilling fightback at Napoli. The two sides shared six goals in a 3-3 draw at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium on Saturday, in the eighth round of Serie A.

Soccer News / Football Italia / October 24

Serie A | Napoli 3-3 Roma: Epic battle with McTominay and Balerdi braces

Roma came back from 2-0 down against Napoli for an epic 3-3 draw in this fiery Derby del Sole, including a Frank Anguissa bicycle kick, Scott McTominay and Leonardo Balerdi braces.

Soccer News / Football Italia / October 20

Balerdi: ‘I feel good in any role’ as Roma transform back 3

Leonardo Balerdi confirms some radical changes to the Roma defence for tonight’s Champions League match against Slovan Bratislava. ‘I feel good in any role.’ It kicks off at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome at 20.00 UK time (21.00 CEST).

Soccer News / Football Italia / October 9

Gasperini to leave Argentine duo on bench for Roma’s clash with Como

Sky Sport reports that Leonardo Balerdi and Matias Soulé are expected to start on the bench for Roma against Como on Sunday, as Gian Piero Gasperini aims to rest them after their international commitments with Argentina.

Soccer News / Football Italia / September 23

Balerdi rejected Boca captaincy offer to join Roma: ‘I waited for them’

Leonardo Balerdi has revealed he turned down a lucrative approach from Boca Juniors to join Roma, and that the decision has already paid off with a return to the Argentina squad.

Soccer News / Goal.com / September 19

Roma-Inter, Balerdi-Ndicka confusion on the teamsheet: what happened and who plays?

At first the Ivorian had been expected to start, but it will be the former Marseille man who plays from the first minute. The build-up to Roma v Inter, the headline fixture of the fifth round of the 2026/2027 Serie A season, took a strange turn when the official team sheets were read out.

Roma, Balerdi: 'I want to stay for a long time. Put in two good games and you're a god, two bad ones and you're the devil'

Interview with the Roma defender Leonardo Balerdi , Argentine defender for Roma , opened up in an interview with Il Tempo, starting with his move to the Giallorossi over the past year: "I said from the start that I’m delighted.

Soccer News / Football Italia / September 14

Gasperini: ‘Roma improvement, Balerdi like Baresi, now for best Inter test’

Gian Piero Gasperini hails Donyell Malen, Paulo Dybala and Leonardo Balerdi, comparing the Argentine to Franco Baresi, as Roma ‘can measure up against the best’ with Inter next week.

Soccer News / The Cult of Calcio / August 31

Roma Increase the Level of Experience to Their Roster

Roma didn’t complete two deals they had set up last week, Jayden Oosterwolde and Morato, but they still got busy, signing Martin De Roon from Atalanta and Leonardo Balerdi from Olympique Marseille.

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Roma announce Balerdi signing from Marseille

Roma have officially announced their signing of Argentine centre-back Leonardo Balerdi on loan with an option to make the move permanent from Ligue 1 club

Balerdi details as Roma expect Marseille defender today for total €16m deal

More details on Roma’s deal for Olympique Marseille defender Leonardo Balerdi, on loan for €1m with option to buy that can become an obligation for up to €15m, as he should arrive today.

Balerdi set for Roma transfer from Marseille

Multiple sources in Italy claim that Argentine defender Leonardo Balerdi is set to join Roma on loan with an option to buy from Olympique Marseille. Roma have practically secured an agreement to sign Balerdi from Marseille.

Report Roma make Balerdi offer to Olympique Marseille

Roma have made a formal offer for Olympique Marseille defender Leonardo Balerdi, claim multiple sources, on loan with option to buy. The Giallorossi had been seeking a versatile defender and did pick up Jayden Oosterwolde from Fenerbahce, but abandoned the transfer when issues were flagged during the medical.

Lionel Scaloni, Argentina Make Decision After Unfortunate Leonardo Balerdi News

Lionel Scaloni and the Argentina national team have moved quickly after Leonardo Balerdi’s World Cup ended before it could really begin. With Balerdi ruled

Argentina defender Leonardo Balerdi (calf) out of World Cup

Argentina defender Leonardo Balerdi will not participate in this summer's World Cup due to a right calf injury, the team announced ahead of Saturday night's friendly against Honduras in College Station, Texas.

Argentina's Balerdi out of WCup with calf injury

Argentina defender Leonardo Balerdi has been ruled out of the World Cup due to a calf injury.

Soccer News / Juvefc.com / May 22

Juventus facing a double challenge for Ligue 1 star

Leonardo Balerdi has been on the radar of Juventus since the summer of 2025, when they made an active attempt to bring him into their squad. However, Olympique Marseille blocked his departure at the time, leaving the defender with no option but to remain at the French side.

Soccer News / Juvefc.com / May 19