The Texas-based Friedkin Group completed its 98.8% purchase of Everton on Thursday, adding the storied Premier League club to its wide-ranging portfolio of investments including Italian team Roma. There may be some concern among Everton fans about the Friedkins, who have never spoken publicly in the four years since they purchased Roma and are unpopular with supporters after making contentious …
ROME — In a country known for boisterous soccer club presidents, the new American owners of Roma are bucking the trend with the silent treatment. Seventh in Serie A and losing sight of the Champions League places, Roma is desperate to win the Europa League to earn a spot in the continent’s elite tournament next season. “I’ve never reached a …