2 months ago
Roma is in, but Francesco Totti prefers not to rush things.
The former Giallorossi captain, now an advisor for Maxima Roma, spoke to Rai Sport on the sidelines of the presentation of the capital's basketball team, also focusing on the ***** le race.
Regarding the potential battle for first place, Totti names two teams but postpones any decision: "Roma and Inter are the candidates for the ***** le, we're not saying anything and we'll wait for the rest of the season. We'll see in 10 or 15 matchdays."
Meanwhile, his bond with the Giallorossi remains intact. Totti doesn't hide his satisfaction with the team's start and reiterates what Roma means to him: "I will never put Roma aside, it's my skin. We're here, we've started well, and I hope it can continue at this level."
The former number 10 then rejected the idea that the new adventure could be a response to those who didn't involve him in other projects: "Am I taking revenge on those who didn't seek me out? It's not a reprisal, but a project that's excited me. I'm happy because for me, sport comes first."
#giallorossi #we 're #we 'll
The former Giallorossi captain, now an advisor for Maxima Roma, spoke to Rai Sport on the sidelines of the presentation of the capital's basketball team, also focusing on the ***** le race.
Regarding the potential battle for first place, Totti names two teams but postpones any decision: "Roma and Inter are the candidates for the ***** le, we're not saying anything and we'll wait for the rest of the season. We'll see in 10 or 15 matchdays."
Meanwhile, his bond with the Giallorossi remains intact. Totti doesn't hide his satisfaction with the team's start and reiterates what Roma means to him: "I will never put Roma aside, it's my skin. We're here, we've started well, and I hope it can continue at this level."
The former number 10 then rejected the idea that the new adventure could be a response to those who didn't involve him in other projects: "Am I taking revenge on those who didn't seek me out? It's not a reprisal, but a project that's excited me. I'm happy because for me, sport comes first."
#giallorossi #we 're #we 'll
2 months ago
A little bit of personal story-time to start this week's Sinners & Saints. Yesterday was the first Roma match that my girlfriend watched all the way through in a serious way. She's a fan of football in general, but follows the NWSL most closely. Thanks to my work with Chiesa di Totti, she knows what's going on in a general way with Roma most of the time, and we've both been thinking for a while that it would be great for us to watch Roma together this season. Her main experience with seeing me follow Roma has been witnessing my frustration: she knows Roma is generally a club with talented players that fail to meet expectations, a club always just on the outside looking in.
Because of some scheduling issues for the first two matches, yesterday was her first time watching a match this season in full (whereas previous seasons, she didn't want to watch because it was "kind of depressing." Fair enough.). 45 minutes in, she was impressed albeit deeply frustrated with Roma's inability to get the ball past Marco Carnesecchi. 85 minutes in, I thought I was introducing her to the apotheosis of what happens when Roma Happens; when no amount of combined talent, no amount of good form, no amount of opportunities on goal seems to be capable of defeating the destiny of Roma to be just one tier below the best of Italian and European football, for eternity.
Then, of course, came the six minutes where Roma turned a 0-1 loss into a 2-1 win. I was on the edge of my seat (literally, my Uber nearly got into an accident) when Matías Soulé scored his stoppage time goal to preserve Roma's perfect record and keep the hopes of something greater for this season alive. I'm still feeling shocked and thrilled that the Giallorossi pulled this one off, and what a game to use to truly introduce my girlfriend to Roma. Roma did concede, and Roma did look as if they were going to lose this one for most of the second half; given that, I had to anoint at least one player a sinner. But make no mistake: this match felt more exciting to me than either of the multi-goal clean sheets that started the season, and in my book is a far better signal for just how high this Roma can go than either the win against Lecce or Fiorentina.
One quick aside before diving into the sinners and saints: my love for Mile Svilar knows no bounds, but if yesterday's match taught me just about anything regarding a non-Roma player, it's that I want Marco Carnesecchi to be Italy's goalkeeper moving forward. What an incredible performance; this one could have and should have been a 5-1 rout, if not for his 9 saves.
He got the game-winner in stoppage time, so he has to be the first saint on the list. MatìGol (can we start calling him that?) put in an excellent shift as a substitute, garnering himself an 8.7 rating from SofaScore after coming on for Rodrigo Mora in the 54th minute and practically willing the Giallorossi to the win. The Argentine attacker had seven total shots, three of which were on target; while
Because of some scheduling issues for the first two matches, yesterday was her first time watching a match this season in full (whereas previous seasons, she didn't want to watch because it was "kind of depressing." Fair enough.). 45 minutes in, she was impressed albeit deeply frustrated with Roma's inability to get the ball past Marco Carnesecchi. 85 minutes in, I thought I was introducing her to the apotheosis of what happens when Roma Happens; when no amount of combined talent, no amount of good form, no amount of opportunities on goal seems to be capable of defeating the destiny of Roma to be just one tier below the best of Italian and European football, for eternity.
Then, of course, came the six minutes where Roma turned a 0-1 loss into a 2-1 win. I was on the edge of my seat (literally, my Uber nearly got into an accident) when Matías Soulé scored his stoppage time goal to preserve Roma's perfect record and keep the hopes of something greater for this season alive. I'm still feeling shocked and thrilled that the Giallorossi pulled this one off, and what a game to use to truly introduce my girlfriend to Roma. Roma did concede, and Roma did look as if they were going to lose this one for most of the second half; given that, I had to anoint at least one player a sinner. But make no mistake: this match felt more exciting to me than either of the multi-goal clean sheets that started the season, and in my book is a far better signal for just how high this Roma can go than either the win against Lecce or Fiorentina.
One quick aside before diving into the sinners and saints: my love for Mile Svilar knows no bounds, but if yesterday's match taught me just about anything regarding a non-Roma player, it's that I want Marco Carnesecchi to be Italy's goalkeeper moving forward. What an incredible performance; this one could have and should have been a 5-1 rout, if not for his 9 saves.
He got the game-winner in stoppage time, so he has to be the first saint on the list. MatìGol (can we start calling him that?) put in an excellent shift as a substitute, garnering himself an 8.7 rating from SofaScore after coming on for Rodrigo Mora in the 54th minute and practically willing the Giallorossi to the win. The Argentine attacker had seven total shots, three of which were on target; while
2 months ago
Earlier this week, we headed to Florence's iconic Stadio Franchi for a truly special occasion: a legends' clash between Fiorentina Legends and a star-studded selection of Serie A greats.
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12 Sep 1998: Gabriel Batistuta of Fiorentina celebrates during the Serie A match against Empoli at the Stadio Communale in Florence, Italy. Mandatory Credit: Allsport UK /Allsport
Organised by the Viola as part of their centenary celebrations, the match brought together some of the biggest names to have graced Italian football.
Among the legends on show were Gabriel Omar Batistuta, Francesco Totti, Roberto Baggio and Franck Ribéry, alongside many other unforgettable figures from the game.
#stadio #serie
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12 Sep 1998: Gabriel Batistuta of Fiorentina celebrates during the Serie A match against Empoli at the Stadio Communale in Florence, Italy. Mandatory Credit: Allsport UK /Allsport
Organised by the Viola as part of their centenary celebrations, the match brought together some of the biggest names to have graced Italian football.
Among the legends on show were Gabriel Omar Batistuta, Francesco Totti, Roberto Baggio and Franck Ribéry, alongside many other unforgettable figures from the game.
#stadio #serie
3 months ago
Weston McKennie has professed his desire to spend the rest of his career at Juventus, describing the prospect as a dream come true ahead of a pre-season meeting with Inter.
According to calciomercato.com, relaying Tuttosport, the American midfielder, set to start against the champions, reflected on his longevity in Turin. "Staying so long at a club, and especially a club like Juventus, isn't easy," he said.
"Being here for six years already and starting, I think, my seventh season is a dream come true, so I hope I can carry on."
A lesson from Andrea Pirlo has stayed with him: "He told me something that stuck in my mind: any player can be lucky enough to reach a club like this and stay a year or two, but only the professionals, the ones who can perform day after day, manage to stay at such a club for five, six or seven years."
Tellingly, McKennie named a Roma icon as his boyhood idol. "Even if some people won't like hearing me say it, my idol was Francesco Totti, above all for his loyalty," he said, "but I'd also cite the example of Del Piero, of course."
#dream #season #years
According to calciomercato.com, relaying Tuttosport, the American midfielder, set to start against the champions, reflected on his longevity in Turin. "Staying so long at a club, and especially a club like Juventus, isn't easy," he said.
"Being here for six years already and starting, I think, my seventh season is a dream come true, so I hope I can carry on."
A lesson from Andrea Pirlo has stayed with him: "He told me something that stuck in my mind: any player can be lucky enough to reach a club like this and stay a year or two, but only the professionals, the ones who can perform day after day, manage to stay at such a club for five, six or seven years."
Tellingly, McKennie named a Roma icon as his boyhood idol. "Even if some people won't like hearing me say it, my idol was Francesco Totti, above all for his loyalty," he said, "but I'd also cite the example of Del Piero, of course."
#dream #season #years
3 months ago
Swansea City captain Ben Cabango has been banned from driving for six months after admitting using a mobile phone while driving.
The Wales football international pleaded guilty to using a handheld mobile device while driving a motor vehicle, after driving a BMW in Swansea on 9 January.
He admitted the charge without having to attend court, responding to it through the single justice procedure at Swansea Magistrates' Court.
Cabango, 26, from Penmark, Vale of Glamorgan, will lose his licence for six months, under the totting up procedure, after being given six points.
He was told to pay a total of £1,016 - consisting of a £640 fine, £256 victim surcharge and £120 prosecution costs.
#driving #months #mobile #city
The Wales football international pleaded guilty to using a handheld mobile device while driving a motor vehicle, after driving a BMW in Swansea on 9 January.
He admitted the charge without having to attend court, responding to it through the single justice procedure at Swansea Magistrates' Court.
Cabango, 26, from Penmark, Vale of Glamorgan, will lose his licence for six months, under the totting up procedure, after being given six points.
He was told to pay a total of £1,016 - consisting of a £640 fine, £256 victim surcharge and £120 prosecution costs.
#driving #months #mobile #city
3 months ago
Some of football's most celebrated players stayed loyal to a single club for their entire career.
The Premier League's most-decorated player, Ryan Giggs, is one, so too AC Milan legend Paolo Maldini, Roma's Francesco Totti and ****** nal defender Tony Adams.
Perhaps some current players such as Bukayo Saka and Phil Foden might join them too.
But there are players at the other end of the spectrum, those who can look back on a lengthy list of employers, and sometimes while their career is still in its infancy.
The most famous current example is Jhon Duran, the former Aston Villa striker joining the seventh club of his career at the age of just 22 last week.
#ryan #giggs #Maldini
The Premier League's most-decorated player, Ryan Giggs, is one, so too AC Milan legend Paolo Maldini, Roma's Francesco Totti and ****** nal defender Tony Adams.
Perhaps some current players such as Bukayo Saka and Phil Foden might join them too.
But there are players at the other end of the spectrum, those who can look back on a lengthy list of employers, and sometimes while their career is still in its infancy.
The most famous current example is Jhon Duran, the former Aston Villa striker joining the seventh club of his career at the age of just 22 last week.
#ryan #giggs #Maldini
4 months ago
It has been 20 years to the day since Italy lifted the World Cup trophy at Olympiastadion in Berlin, the most recent knock-out game that the Azzurri have won on the world stage, and we want to know, are there any current players that would make it into the squad that triumphed in Germany two decades ago?
Italy is celebrating the 20th anniversary of the 2006 World Cup final on Thursday, played on July 9.
It was a star-studded side 20 years ago, one that kept the likes of Alessandro Del Piero, Pippo Inzaghi and Alessandro Nesta on the substitutes bench in the final; Francesco Totti, Luca Toni and a Fabio Cannavaro-Marco Materazzi centre-back pairing preferred by Marcello Lippi.
BERLIN – JULY 09: The Italian players celebrate as Fabio Cannavaro lifts the World Cup trophy aloft following victory in a penalty shootout at the end of the FIFA World Cup Germany 2006 Final match between Italy and France at the Olympic Stadium on July 9, 2006 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)
Comparing the Italy side that started the 2006 final to the Italy team that lined up in its most recent competitive match, the infamous World Cup play-off final defeat against Bosnia and Herzegovina in March of 2026, it is difficult to argue that any current player would make it into the side became world champions 20 years ago.
Italy is celebrating the 20th anniversary of the 2006 World Cup final on Thursday, played on July 9.
It was a star-studded side 20 years ago, one that kept the likes of Alessandro Del Piero, Pippo Inzaghi and Alessandro Nesta on the substitutes bench in the final; Francesco Totti, Luca Toni and a Fabio Cannavaro-Marco Materazzi centre-back pairing preferred by Marcello Lippi.
BERLIN – JULY 09: The Italian players celebrate as Fabio Cannavaro lifts the World Cup trophy aloft following victory in a penalty shootout at the end of the FIFA World Cup Germany 2006 Final match between Italy and France at the Olympic Stadium on July 9, 2006 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)
Comparing the Italy side that started the 2006 final to the Italy team that lined up in its most recent competitive match, the infamous World Cup play-off final defeat against Bosnia and Herzegovina in March of 2026, it is difficult to argue that any current player would make it into the side became world champions 20 years ago.
4 months ago
Artem Dovbyk joined Roma in the summer of 2024 at Daniele De Rossi’s express request.
The Ukrainian had a difficult time in the capital, suffering from injuries and unconvincing performances.
The 1997-born player spoke to the Ukrainian YouTube channel “Rosso Dritto,” in which he addressed various moments in his career.
The Giallorossi striker began by speaking about his move to the Giallorossi: “That summer I was waiting for Atletico; we had already discussed it. Everything was agreed upon, even between the two clubs. Their director disappeared at a certain point; there was no response. Then De Rossi called me, and we immediately connected. He wanted me, and I told him I would wait for Atletico again. When I saw that they weren’t making any moves, I gave Roma the green light.”
“The situation with Atletico was a dead end. Later, I received calls from Atletico, but I had given my word to De Rossi. I went to De Rossi because I trusted him; I felt like we had a connection. I never imagined De Rossi would be sacked after just three games. After Totti, he is the club’s greatest legend. I thought: ‘How can you erase a club’s legend after three games?’ It was crazy.”
The Ukrainian had a difficult time in the capital, suffering from injuries and unconvincing performances.
The 1997-born player spoke to the Ukrainian YouTube channel “Rosso Dritto,” in which he addressed various moments in his career.
The Giallorossi striker began by speaking about his move to the Giallorossi: “That summer I was waiting for Atletico; we had already discussed it. Everything was agreed upon, even between the two clubs. Their director disappeared at a certain point; there was no response. Then De Rossi called me, and we immediately connected. He wanted me, and I told him I would wait for Atletico again. When I saw that they weren’t making any moves, I gave Roma the green light.”
“The situation with Atletico was a dead end. Later, I received calls from Atletico, but I had given my word to De Rossi. I went to De Rossi because I trusted him; I felt like we had a connection. I never imagined De Rossi would be sacked after just three games. After Totti, he is the club’s greatest legend. I thought: ‘How can you erase a club’s legend after three games?’ It was crazy.”
5 months ago
Francesco Totti and Roma are impossible to separate.
The Captain’s future, in fact, appears to still be with the Giallorossi, though it’s yet to be determined in what role.
The former number 10 is waiting to hear the Friedkins’ intentions, but it’s only a matter of days, as the new sporting director, Tony D’Amico, will soon be announced.
Gian Piero Gasperini is in favor of Totti’s return to the club: he would like a managerial role, given his footballing prowess and the internal dynamics between the team and the club.
Totti is set to return to Roma. As reported by La Gazzetta dello Sport, a key meeting could take place this week at Trigoria to formalize the agreement with the Giallorossi.
The Captain’s future, in fact, appears to still be with the Giallorossi, though it’s yet to be determined in what role.
The former number 10 is waiting to hear the Friedkins’ intentions, but it’s only a matter of days, as the new sporting director, Tony D’Amico, will soon be announced.
Gian Piero Gasperini is in favor of Totti’s return to the club: he would like a managerial role, given his footballing prowess and the internal dynamics between the team and the club.
Totti is set to return to Roma. As reported by La Gazzetta dello Sport, a key meeting could take place this week at Trigoria to formalize the agreement with the Giallorossi.
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