Roma players Dybala and Cristante scuffle during Cardiff defeat

During a friendly match against Cardiff City on August 1, 2026, AS Roma experienced internal conflict as teammates Paulo Dybala and Bryan Cristante engaged in a heated scuffle. The altercation arose immediately after Roma conceded a fourth goal in their 4-1 defeat. Footage from a spectator captured Cristante criticizing teammate Matias Soulé for defensive responsibilities, prompting Dybala's aggressive response. Following the incident, Wesley intervened to separate the two players. This loss follows a prior disappointing draw against Cannes, marking a challenging pre-season for Roma under head coach Gian Piero Gasperini.

• 12:30 PMYahoo Sports — Video of Roma scuffle in 4-1 defeat to Cardiff City, as Dybala and Cristante trade shoves