In the club’s statement, it reads: “He rooted for its birth and he cheered for it even before it was born. He devoted all his energy to the realization of his dream, in which he always had faith. “A Dream Called Rome”
Today, AS Roma pays tribute to Italo Foschi, founder and first president of the club, born on March 7, 1884. As noted on the official website, Foschi was not only the first president of Roma, but also its first major fan. Thanks to his passion and vision, in 1927, the birth of a club destined to become a symbol of the Capital took place. His commitment laid the foundation for a nearly century-long history, made of love, belonging and Giallorossi pride. “On March 7, 1884, Italo Foschi, the founder and first president of AS Roma, was born. But Italo Foschi was not merely the founder and first president of Roma. He was the first fan of Roma, cheering for its inception and its birth even before it came into existence. He dedicated all his energy to the realization of his dream in which he always had faith.” A dream called Rome”, reads the official club message.