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Italy legend Francesco Totti admits he thought about taking a Panenka penalty during the 2006 World Cup Round of 16 against Australia, but ‘the goalkeeper was massive.’ Totti scored nine international goals for the Azzurri, but one helped the Azzurri qualify for the 2006 World Cup quarter-finals.

Soccer News / SempreMilan / April 15

Totti reveals Milan ‘pushed harder than anyone else’ to sign him from Roma

Francesco Totti has revealed that both AC Milan and Inter tried very hard to sign him from AS Roma, but were forced to give up their pursuit. There is no doubting that Totti is one of the legends of Italian football and of Roma.

AS Roma News / Football Italia / April 8

Totti: ‘De Rossi will be an exceptional coach’ in future

Francesco Totti feels Daniele De Rossi ‘couldn’t say no’ to his beloved Roma and will ‘become an exceptional coach’ in future. The 2006 World Cup winning forward ignored calls to boycott an event in Russia and flew to Moscow for the International RB Award.

Soccer News / The Cult of Calcio / March 28

Today in Serie A – March 28, 1993: Francesco Totti Made His Debut at 17

“Come on, coach, put the kid in!“, Sinisa Mihajlovic suggested to his gaffer Vujadin Boskov, hinting at a 17-year-old young lad with blonde hair and blue eyes sitting on Roma’s bench.

Juventus FC News / Juvefc.com / March 26

Capello goes back in time to discuss difference between Juventus idol and Totti

Fabio Capello is one of the most renowned managers to have coached top Italian players, with several Juventus legends having worked under his guidance.

AS Roma News / Football Italia / March 25

Totti responds to controversy over Russia event

Francesco Totti released a statement responding to criticism about his upcoming visit to Russia and refused to accept a joke award about the controversial incident.

AS Roma News / Football Italia / March 4

Totti on Messi’s Ballon d’Ors: ‘What if he had spent 25 years at Roma?’

Francesco Totti argues that Paulo Dybala is among the best players in the world alongside Lamine Yamal but has no Ballon d’Or regrets: ‘Do you think Leo

Atalanta News / Football Italia / March 4

Totti disagrees with Cassano over Mourinho and makes Ancelotti prediction

Roma legend Francesco Totti predicts Carlo Ancelotti won’t replace Claudio Ranieri next season, but disagrees with Antonio Cassano over José Mourinho: ‘You’re the typical fan…’ The former Italy international was a special guest on the Viva El Futbol podcast, hosted by ex-Serie A players Cassano, Lele Adani and Nicola Ventola.

Soccer News / The Cult of Calcio / March 4

Totti Reveals His Pick as Next Roma Coach, Talks Return

Roma legend Francesco Totti offered his advice to Roma in their coaching search and addressed his current job and future while being interviewed by Antonio Cassano on Viva El Futbol podcast.

AS Roma News / Football Italia / February 19

Mancini wants to adopt Totti’s ‘mindset’ at Roma

Roma defender Gianluca Mancini wants to adopt Francesco Totti’s ‘mindset’ and insists he’s happy with the Giallorossi: ‘I love the city and the club.’ The Italian defender is expected to start on Thursday in the second leg of the Europa League knockout playoff against Porto.

Soccer News / Football Italia / February 18

Moratti claims Inter tried to sign Messi, Iniesta and were offered Totti from Roma

Former Inter owner Massimo Moratti claims that the Nerazzurri tried to sign Andres Iniesta from Barcelona during his tenure, scouted Lionel Messi at the

Inter Milan News / SempreInter.com / February 18

Legendary Inter Milan President Drops Bombshell On 30th Anniversary Since Purchasing Nerazzurri: 'Roma Offered Me Totti'

Legendary Inter Milan president Massimo Moratti admits he had a chance to sign iconic Roma captain Francesco Totti. During a comprehensive interview with Corriere della Serra via FCInterNews, Moratti addressed Sunday’s Derby d’Italia.

AS Roma News / Football Italia / February 14

Roma tension with Rosetti dates back to Totti and Cassano’s era

Roma coach Claudio Ranieri repeatedly blamed UEFA referee chief Roberto Rosetti, but the tension between the Giallorossi and the ex-Serie A referee dates back to Francesco Totti and Antonio Cassano’s era.

Hellas Verona News / Football Italia / January 8

Ranieri makes Totti promise to Roma

Claudio Ranieri confirms he’ll talk to club legend Francesco Totti but doesn’t guarantee a return to the club for the ex-striker. Roma coach Ranieri will talk to Totti in the coming weeks, the 73-year-old told Corriere dello Sport.

Soccer News / Football Italia / January 5

From Totti and De Rossi to Pellegrini: Ranieri masterclass in Rome derby

Claudio Ranieri has won five Rome derbies from five with some crucial decisions, such as subbing off Francesco Totti and Daniele De Rossi during a half-time break in 2010 or starting Lorenzo Pellegrini today.

AS Roma News / Football Italia / November 29

Totti on return to football and Ranieri at Roma: ‘He will have a say’

Francesco Totti once again did not rule out a return to professional football in some capacity, and has shared his thoughts on Claudio Ranieri for the

AS Roma News / Football Italia / November 15

Italy World Cup winner urges Totti to become Roma’s Maldini

Italy’s 2006 World Cup winner Luca Toni has told his old teammate Francesco Totti that he should take inspiration from Paolo Maldini’s return to Milan in an executive role and come back to Roma ‘when he’s ready to make a difference’.

AS Roma News / Football Italia / November 15

Ranieri on possible Roma tactics, Leicester lessons and ‘great’ Totti and De Rossi

Claudio Ranieri has revealed that he plans to take things game-by-game when it comes to his tactical set-up at Roma, explaining that the Giallorossi could

AS Roma News / Football Italia / November 11

Totti agrees with former Roma President over appointment of Juric successor

Francesco Totti liked the Instagram post sent out by former Giallorossi President Rosella Sensi regarding the sacking of Ivan Juric and the ongoing hunt

AS Roma News / Football Italia / November 9

Totti on what Del Piero said before 2006 Italy World Cup Final and their fake rivalry

Francesco Totti insists he was ‘never’ a rival of Alessandro Del Piero even if ‘somebody’ wanted it and reveals what the ex-Juventus star told his Italy teammates the night before the 2006 World Cup Final.

AS Roma News / Football Italia / November 1

Video: Totti surprises comics fans with Gladiator stunt

Roma legend Francesco Totti made a surprise appearance at a comic book festival disguised as a Roman legionary to mark the release of Gladiator II. The 48-year-old famously has a tattoo of a gladiator on his arm, which he got after winning the Serie A title with his beloved Giallorossi in the Eternal City.