AS Roma combined top-level football with solidarity in their Champions League debut, wearing a special shirt featuring the World Food Programme logo to support Nepal. The match against Fenerbahçe on Thursday, 10 September at 18:45 local time was broadcast live on Sky Sport and streamed on NOW, as reported by Sky Sport IT.
The Giallorossi, currently sitting first in the Serie A table with 9 points from 3 wins and a +9 goal difference, chose this significant moment to send a powerful message. The initiative supports populations in Nepal affected by floods and landslides, with the World Food Programme providing food assistance and logistical support to approximately 43,000 people.
Why the shirt was worn
The special match-worn jerseys from the Champions League debut will be auctioned. The funds raised will support the population of Nepal through World Food Programme interventions. "The shirts worn will be auctioned and the funds raised will be destined to support the population of Nepal," confirmed the report.
This is not merely a sponsorship, but an active partnership. Fans can contribute directly via the World Food Programme's ShareTheMeal platform. AS Roma stated it "joins the World Food Programme to support the population of Nepal," turning a football match into a fundraising opportunity.
How it fits the season's context
The decision to pair the European debut with this initiative comes during a period of strong form for the club. With 10 goals scored and only 1 conceded in the league, and a run of three consecutive wins, the team approaches Europe with momentum. You can track the team's progress on our dedicated stats page.
This Champions League victory comes ahead of a tough league fixture away to Torino on 14 September. Torino currently sits 13th in the table. The full schedule of upcoming matches is available in our fixtures section.
What comes next for the club
After the European commitment, focus immediately shifts to the league. The match against Torino will be an important test to maintain their position at the top of the table, which you can follow in real-time on our standings page.
The use of the World Food Programme shirt demonstrates how sport can be a powerful vehicle for humanitarian initiatives. As the team continues its run in the league and in Europe, this partnership remains a significant moment of the season. The next scheduled fixture is away to Torino on 14 September 2026.
