Zaniolo sees red after Fiorentina’s Roma loss as Stadio Olimpico tensions continue | OneFootball

Nicolò Zaniolo’s tense relationship with the Stadio Olimpico continued, as the former Roma midfielder was shown a red card after the final whistle of Fiorentina’s 1-0 defeat to the Giallorossi.

The 25-year-old had been substituted in the second half, with coach Raffaele Palladino replacing him with Albert Gudmundsson after 61 minutes.

ROME, ITALY – MAY 04: Artem Dovbyk of AS Roma celebrates scoring his team’s first goal with teammate Bryan Cristante during the Serie A match between AS Roma and Fiorentina at Stadio Olimpico on May 04, 2025 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Paolo Bruno/Getty Images)

Zaniolo’s return ends in red amid Roma hostility

Zaniolo’s performance was bleak and uninspiring, further complicated by the hostile reception from the home crowd, who booed him heavily every time he touched the ball.

That atmosphere may well have contributed to the frustration he unleashed at full-time, as he immediately confronted referee Daniele Chiffi and was shown a red card for dissent. The length of his suspension will depend on what the referee includes in his match report.

epa11753858 Nicolo Zaniolo of Atalanta (C) scores the 0-2 goal during the Serie A soccer match between AS Roma and Atalanta BC, in Rome, Italy, 02 December 2024. EPA-EFE/ALESSANDRO DI MEO

Zaniolo had already run into trouble on his previous visit to the Olimpico as an Atalanta player in December 2024, when he was booked for an over-the-top celebration after scoring in La Dea’s 2-0 win.