Roma tifo with tribute to Mourinho on Champions League return
AS Roma fans held a massive tribute for former coach Jose Mourinho during their first Champions League home game in seven years. The display included tifos and banners honoring his past success with the club, specifically his Conference League victory.
Why it matters
It highlights the deep emotional connection between football fans and managers, even after a coach has departed the club.
Roma fans put on a show in the stands for their first Champions League home game in seven years, including a tribute for Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho on his return.
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The Giallorossi were fired up for this truly special event, as they had not qualified for this tournament in seven years.
They opened with a 1-1 draw away to Fenerbahce, but the first home fixture was a massive event, with legend Francesco Totti in the stands.
Roma tifo with the message Sine Metu (Without Fear) against Real Madrid in the Champions League
The real show was put on by the fans, starting with the tifo in before kick-off showing the Latin phrase 'Sin-Metu', which translates to 'Without Fear.'
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