Paddy Agnew: No goal but bright sparks aplenty for Evan Ferguson on a night of firsts in Rome
Briefly

Evan Ferguson, aged 20, made history as the first Irish footballer to play Serie A for AS Roma. The milestone occurred on the opening day of the 2025-2026 season. The match took place at the Olympic Stadium. Roma secured a 1-0 victory over Bologna. Ferguson recorded a promising and more than satisfactory start to his Serie A career with the club. The appearance marked a notable personal and club milestone and set a positive tone for Ferguson’s integration into Roma’s senior squad for the new season.
20-year-old becomes first Irish footballer to play Serie A in AS Roma's history
A new season, a new beginning and 20-year-old Irishman Evan Ferguson looks more than ready for the task.
Ferguson became the first ever Irish footballer to play Serie A in Roma's history and made a more than satisfactory start in their 1-0 victory over Bologna at the Olympic Stadium on Saturday night's opening day of the 2025-2026 season.
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