Japanese football legend Hidetoshi Nakata is backing AS Roma to win the Scudetto.

Nakata enjoyed great success with Roma.

He told Calciomercato.com: "I know Roma are playing very well this season and as one of their former players I hope they can win the Scudetto.

"Did I see the controversy after the recent match? Yes, but there is always controversy between Roma and Juve, so it's nothing new..."

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