Newport County plan to host Italian giants Roma

Newport will face a Roma side who will be back in the Champions League in 2026-27[Getty Images]Newport County are finalising plans to host Italian giants Roma in a glamorous pre-season friendly at Rodney Parade.The Exiles hope to face the Serie A side on Tuesday, 4 August in a high-profile warm-up for their 2026-27 League Two campaign that starts later in the month.There are reports Cardiff City could also host Roma - possibly on the first weekend of August - before their return to the Champions