Francesco Totti: The legend lives on
The life of a footballer is fleeting. They are just one of thousands of players worldwide during the time they are active, so it takes something special to stand out from the crowd. Francesco Totti was.
Month: September 2018
Francesco Totti: What’s in a name
Francesco Totti is more than just a name. Those two words mean so much, to so many, all across the globe. Here’s something that influenced his life for each letter of his name.
Francesco Totti, game-changer
It’s April 2016. Roma are losing 2-1 at home to Torino, with minutes remaining. A slip up now could be costly in the race for Champions League qualification, with Inter only four points behind with five games left. Enter Francesco Totti.
A team of players who hadn’t been born when Francesco Totti made his Roma debut
As Totti’s career continued well into his 30s and early 40s, he began to play with and against some great players who hadn’t even been born when he made his debut. In a 4-3-2-1 formation, here is a lineup of the best he shared a pitch with.
Ten records held by Francesco Totti
Francesco Totti was always destined to break records for Roma. His longevity and technical ability meant he would achieve several landmarks that others couldn’t match. Here are 10 records he holds outright.
Ten legends who praised Totti
For someone who only played for one club across his entire career, Totti certainly built up an impressive array of admirers. Here are 10 of the best quotes about him.
The partnership between Totti and Dzeko that could have blossomed
Francesco Totti and Edin Dzeko, two of the best goalscorers in Roma history, only crossed paths briefly. But what could have happened if they had played together more?
Profiling Emma Lipman, Roma’s third ever British player
Over the course of the club’s history, only two British players have played for Roma. But with the introduction of a Women’s team for 2018-19, that number has increased to three.
Remembering Agostino Di Bartolomei on Suicide Prevention Day
Ten years after Roma lost to Liverpool in the European Cup Final, came a tragedy far more significant than the outcome of any football match. On Suicide Prevention Day, this is Agostino Di Bartolomei’s story.
