1927
Where the story begins
Roma was founded in 1927 through the union of existing Roman clubs. Its official chronology follows the capital side through success, hardship and renewal.
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Football Stories / Rome, Italy
Rome's colours, long waits, unforgettable celebrations.
By IdeaAsCode LLC · Sources reviewed
2026-27 Champions League league-phase club. UEFA roster source, checked 12 September 2026. Concise milestone guide; follow the archive for a fuller history.
Beyond the scoreline
Rome's colours, long waits, unforgettable celebrations. This concise guide selects four milestones from the club's journey. It is a starting point for the linked archive, not a complete season-by-season history or live results feed.
1927
Roma was founded in 1927 through the union of existing Roman clubs. Its official chronology follows the capital side through success, hardship and renewal.
1942
Roma won its first Italian championship in 1942. The war and financial difficulties that followed interrupted any straightforward sporting rise.
1983
Roma became champions again in 1982/83, returning to the league title first won in 1942. The decades between give the celebration its historical weight.
2001
Fabio Capello's Roma won the 2001 Scudetto. The team created a new championship chapter rather than simply repeating the earlier title-winning eras.
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1927. Roma was founded in 1927 through the union of existing Roman clubs. Its official chronology follows the capital side through success, hardship and renewal.
Italy. UEFA lists AS Roma among the clubs representing Italy in the 2026/27 league phase.
1942. Roma won its first Italian championship in 1942. The war and financial difficulties that followed interrupted any straightforward sporting rise.
1982/83. Roma became champions again in 1982/83, returning to the league title first won in 1942. The decades between give the celebration its historical weight.
Fabio Capello. Fabio Capello's Roma won the 2001 Scudetto. The team created a new championship chapter rather than simply repeating the earlier title-winning eras.
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Original summaries based on the club and competition sources below. Historical milestones are dated; current squads, live standings and changing tour details are not maintained here. This collection focuses on selected men's first-team eras, not the complete history of every club department.
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