Thousands gathered outside the Basilica di San Lorenzo Fuori le Mura in Rome to pay their respects to Roma president Franco Sensi's funeral. The touching service was attended by leading figures from across Italy's footballing spectrum as well as Sensi's family and the Roma squad. Veteran Roma striker Vincenzo Montella read out a letter on behalf of the squad. "Our strength will be our unity and we will perform in such a way as to make you smile wherever you are," he read. "None of us can forget the passion with which you always followed us. "You were always with us: sometimes like a president, sometimes like a second father. You did so much for Roma, for the Rome people and the Roma fans. "We won't leave you on your own and we won't leave your family. Goodbye president, you are always with us." Around 5,000 fans listened to...
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