The first Europa Conference League winner is AS Roma. The Italian press celebrates coach José Mourinho – and the winning goal scorer.
Gazzetta dello Sport: “Thank you Rome for this victory! Heart and character: Romans capture first Conference League under Mourinho’s guidance. Mourinho in tears has made history.”
Corriere dello Sport: “AS Roma in paradise. This trophy bears the name of Mourinho, a coach who forces his players to give the best of themselves and more. He knows the tension of the match, but not the fear. Now AS Roma want to start a successful era with him.”
Tuttosport: “Historic triumph for the Giallorossi. It’s the first trophy of the Mourinho era for them and the first European title since 1961. After twelve years, Italian football is winning in Europe again.”
Corriere della Sera: “Mourinho celebrates his masterpiece. The Portuguese solves problems and builds a team that is finally competitive in Europe again. There is great symbolic value in Zaniolo’s goal, a talent that could have been lost after two serious injuries.”
La Repubblica: “The Conference League crowns Mourinho’s Romans. Under the Portuguese’s leadership, AS Roma have found their way back to success. Zaniolo humiliates Feyenoord and celebrates his resurrection after two injuries that could have destroyed his career. “
