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What are AS Roma and Lazio?

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AS Roma and SS Lazio are the two major professional football clubs based in Rome, Italy. Both teams share the city's Olympic Stadium as their home ground.1

  • AS Roma: Founded in 1927, this club is one of the most well-supported teams in Italy. It has been a consistent presence in the top-tier Serie A league, winning the league title three times and the Italian Cup nine times. Notable players associated with the club include Francesco Totti, Gabriel Batistuta, Cafu, and Aldair.1

  • SS Lazio: Identified as the fierce local rival of AS Roma, Lazio also competes at the highest level of Italian football. Matches between the two clubs are known for their intensity.1

The rivalry between these two clubs is a significant aspect of the sporting culture in Rome, occasionally becoming a focal point for broader social tensions within the city.12