Lina Souloukou has announced her resignation. Her decision to step down comes four days after the sacking of head coach Daniele de Rossi. De Rossi’s dismissal was met with anger by Roma supporters, with Souloukou receiving much of the backlash.

Italian soccer icon Daniele De Rossi was sacked by AS Roma on Wednesday morning after a difficult start of the season, where the Giallorossi drew three games and lost one in the opening four matches of the season.

Paulo Dybala's contract situation had a part to play in Daniele de Rossi's shock sacking as Roma boss, according to Italian media. The Serie A giant made the surprising decision to relieve their club legend of his head coaching duties just a few months after extending his contract.