Cole excited to join Roma

 ROME-The former Chelsea left half expressed his excitement to join Roma and play in the Serie A at a meeting held on Tuesday; “I don’t fear pressure, I am ready for this challenge: Roma is an ambitious club and I want to continue to win trophies.”

 Cole continued to say that he wants to “experience the Italian league" and that he "hopes to win the championship”.

 The ex England international also commented on the problem of racism in Italian football; “I personally have been a victim of racist abuse and I think the time has come to take strong action.”

 The problem of racism in Italian football continues to grow with bad boy Mario Balotelli being the most targeted by Italian fans, especially after Italy’s early world cup exit, as the young striker was apportioned 11 percent of the blame.