AS Roma wins preseason friendly 4-1 over Newport County

Italian club AS Roma recorded its first win of the 2026 preseason, defeating Welsh side Newport County 4–1. New signings Santiago Castro and Konstantinos Koulierakis both scored on their debuts, with Castro converting a penalty and Koulierakis heading the third goal. Mario Ermuso and Matthias Soule also contributed, the latter adding a late strike. Coach Gian Piero Gasperini, who had endured a series of poor results in earlier friendlies, praised the impact of the newcomers. Club owner Ryan Friedkin attended the match in the stands, underscoring the importance of the victory for the squad’s preparation ahead of the upcoming season.