AS Roma to wear special Nepal tribute jerseys in Champions League clash

AS Roma will wear special WFP jerseys carrying a Nepal solidarity message against Fenerbahce in Istanbul. The initiative turns Turkey's sponsor restrictions into a fundraising push for Nepal relief.Roma's usual betting sponsor cannot be displayed under Turkish law. (Photo: Reuters)AS Roma will take the pitch in Istanbul wearing a special jersey dedicated to Nepal during their Champions League clash with Fenerbahce. The one-off shirt will replace their usual sponsor with a message supporting relief efforts after devastating floods and landslides in the country.Roma's regular shirt sponsor, Eurobet.live, cannot be displayed in Turkey because of the country's restrictions on gambling and betting advertising. Instead, the Italian club have teamed up with the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) to use the fixture as a platform to raise awareness about the humanitarian crisis in Nepal.The special jersey will feature the WFP logo across the front, alongside the message "Together for Nepal" and the Nepalese flag. The initiative comes after a major natural disaster left thousands of people in urgent need of assistance."The visitors will take to the pitch with the World Food Programme (WFP) logo on the front of their shirts," Roma said ahead of the match. ROMA TURN SPONSORSHIP RULE INTO RELIEF EFFORTRather than taking the field with a blank shirt, Roma have turned Turkey's advertising restrictions into an opportunity to support those affected by the disaster.A flash flood triggered by a glacier and rockslide near the China-Nepal border on August 26 has caused a devastating humanitarian crisis. According to the figures provided, at least 1,410 people have died, while 5,651 remain missing. The club's partnership with the WFP will extend beyond Wednesday's fixture, with the special shirts set to contribute to the organisation's relief efforts.MATCH-WORN SHIRTS TO SUPPORT NEPALThe jerseys worn by Gian Piero Gasperini's players during the match will be auctioned after the fixture, with all proceeds directed towards the WFP's emergency operations in Nepal.Fans will also be able to contribute through a dedicated challenge on the UN's ShareTheMeal app. The auction and fundraising campaign will provide additional support for the WFP's ongoing emergency response in Nepal.- EndsPublished By: Debodinna ChakrabortyPublished On: Sep 10, 2026 08:14 IST