Lina Souloukou has announced her resignation. Her decision to step down comes four days after the sacking of head coach Daniele de Rossi. De Rossi’s dismissal was met with anger by Roma supporters, with Souloukou receiving much of the backlash.

Roma chief executive Lina Souloukou has stepped down, the Serie A club said on Sunday, following fan anger over the sacking of manager Daniele De Rossi.

Italian soccer icon Daniele De Rossi was sacked by AS Roma on Wednesday morning after a difficult start of the season, where the Giallorossi drew three games and lost one in the opening four matches of the season.