May 28 (Reuters) - AS Roma forward Pablo Osvaldo has been axed from Italy's squad for the Confederations Cup in Brazil following his tantrum in Sunday's Italian Cup final, the country's soccer federation (FIGC) said on Tuesday.Osvaldo, joint third top scorer in Serie A this season with 16 goals, had been included in a 31-man squad for this week's training camp before becoming the latest victim o...Full Story »

Pablo Osvaldo revived Roma's slim Champions League qualification hopes at the expense of Fiorentina who suffered a setback in a fiery affair that finished 1-0. The home side enjoyed most of the possession and had the better chances, hitting the post twice, but there was a sting in the tail for them with Osvaldo's strike almost with the last touch of the game to cut the gap between the two sid...Full Story »

Siena's relegation worries increased this afternoon as Pablo Osvaldo's hat-trick helped European hopefuls Roma to an emphatic 4-0 Serie A victory at the Stadio Olimpico. Osvaldo netted twice in the first half, with Erik Lamela on target in between, and then completed his treble midway through the second period. The result lifted Aurelio Andreazzoli's side to fifth in the standings, while Giuse...Full Story »

Roma held on for the final 10 minutes with a man less to claim a potentially valuable 2-1 win at Torino. The visitors twice led in the match - goals from Pablo Osvaldo and Erik Lamela sandwiching an equaliser from Rolando Bianchi - but were left sweating at the end after their Italy international defender Federico Balzaretti picked up a second yellow card for a foul on Alessio Cerci. Torino co...Full Story »

Roma striker Pablo Osvaldo has insisted that he has no intention of leaving the Italian capital any time soon, despite rumors that he met the club's management to discuss his future. The Italy international has been touted as a potential replacement for Alexandre Pato, who left AC Milan for Corinthians on Thursday, but the player is adamant that he will stay put. "I hope that Roma are my futur...Full Story »

Roma struck twice late in the second half to defeat Udinese 3-1 and keep their Champions League hopes alive. Daniel Osvaldo put the home team in front in the eighth minute, but Luis Enrique's side were pegged back as Gelson Fernandes equalised two minutes before half-time. Udinese goalkeeper Samir Handanovic produced a wonderful display to repel Roma's efforts after the restart but could do no...Full Story »

Roma gave their outside hopes of a top-three finish in Serie A a shot in the arm on Monday night with a 1-0 win against Genoa thanks to an early strike from Pablo Daniel Osvaldo. The Argentine - returning to the side after a two-match ban - scored what proved to be the only goal of the game in the third minute to take Roma clear in sixth place with 44 points. Luis Enrique's side are now four...Full Story »

Roma kept their Champions League hopes alive with a narrow 1-0 win over Genoa. Daniel Osvaldo scored the only goal of the game in the third minute to end his three-month goalscoring drought for the club. Rodrigo Palacio struck the crossbar for Genoa in the 71st minute. The win followed Roma's 1-0 victory at Palermo and saw the Giallorossi close the gap on third-placed Lazio to four points. Laz...Full Story »

Daniel Osvaldo will make his first appearance for Roma in 2012 when his team visits Siena in Serie A on Monday. The forward has recovered from a thigh injury that has sidelined for five weeks and Roma coach Luis Enrique is ready to throw his seven-goal top scorer into the action in Tuscany. "I think Osvaldo is ready to play," Enrique said. "He is in good condition although he is not 100%, but ...Full Story »

Roma have suffered a huge setback ahead of the game against Chievo with news that Daniel Osvaldo will be sidelined for two months with a muscular injury. Osvaldo, who is Roma's top scorer with seven goals, got hurt in training this week and tests done on the Italy international confirmed the club's worst fears. A statement from Roma read: "Daniel Osvaldo underwent tests on Friday which revea...Full Story »