{
  "id": 5997063,
  "title": "Roma and Atalanta directors involved in heated exchange after thrilling game",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/roma-and-atalanta-directors-involved-in-heated-exchange-after",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-06T15:50:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/roma-atalanta-directors-involved-heated-155000159.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Serie A matchday saw a dramatic 2-1 victory for Roma over Atalanta, but the tension between the two clubs' directors continued after the game. Roma secured the win through late goals from Matias Soule and Mario Hermoso, capitalizing on Roma's domination in the second half. However, the post-match atmosphere turned heated as the two clubs' dignitaries clashed.\n\nAccording to Corriere dello Sport, Roma's sporting director Tony D'Amico and Atalanta's CEO Luca Percassi engaged in an ugly exchange following the match. Witnesses, including Roma insiders, claim that Percassi directed insults at D'Amico upon their reunion. The incident escalated in a parking lot near Roma's Stadio Olimpico, with security personnel having to intervene to de-escalate the situation.\n\nThe strained relationship between D'Amico and Percassi appears to have its roots in Atalanta's decision to pursue a move for Roma's player Cristiano Guintoli. Despite already having appointed a replacement in Cristiano Guintoli, Percassi was reportedly unhappy with D'Amico's insistence on pushing for the transfer. D'Amico's reaction to the criticism from Percassi did not appear to be aggressive, leaving the cause of the altercation's source uncertain.",
  "summary": "Serie A side Roma picked up a dramatic 2-1 win over Atalanta on Saturday but after the tie, something chaotic ensued between the two clubs off the pitch.La Dea had led the game for a vast majority of ...",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Adom Online",
        "title": "Roma beats Atalanta late to extend perfect start",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/roma-beats-atalanta-late-to-extend-perfect-start",
        "published": "2026-09-05T21:55:27.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}