Top 29 Quotes & Sayings by Francesco Totti

Explore popular quotes and sayings by an Italian athlete Francesco Totti.

Last updated on December 20, 2024.

Francesco Totti is an Italian former professional footballer who played solely for Roma and the Italy national team. He is often referred to as Er Bimbo de Oro, L'Ottavo Re di Roma, Er Pupone, and Il Capitano by the Italian sports media. A creative offensive playmaker who could play as an attacking midfielder and as a forward, renowned for his vision, technique, and goalscoring ability, Totti is considered to be one of the greatest Italian players of all time, one of the best players of his generation, and Roma's greatest player ever.

Italian - Athlete | Born: September 27, 1976

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I am fortunate to have only worn one shirt in my career. It is something that is fundamental to me. It is something I have always wanted: to be one of these few who wear only one shirt - a fan and a player of the same team.

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I am not thinking about life after football, but I know it will be another life, another world.

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The end of my playing career was May 28, 2017. That, for me, was an historic day. I'll carry it with me forever. It will be hard to explain to people the feelings and emotions I felt that day.

Francesco Totti

To the children of yesterday, who have grown up and become parents, and to the children of today, who perhaps shout 'Tottigol,' I'd like to think that, for you, my career has become a fairytale for you to pass on.

Francesco Totti

Winning one league title at Roma, to me, is worth winning 10 at Juventus or Real Madrid.

Francesco Totti

When you grow up, you gain experience and realise what youre capable of.

Francesco Totti

During a game, it comes down to your mind - the pressure. There are loads of other aspects, too. Many people say taking penalties is easy, but when you're stood over one, that's not the case. It's in no way easy. The goal really does become a lot smaller.

Francesco Totti

There aren't many athletes who follow their hearts. They choose to go somewhere to win more and earn more money. They're like gypsies.

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I was born Roman, and I'll die Roman. I'll never leave this team or my city.

Francesco Totti

I find it easier to strike the ball with my instep across goal. But I've scored in loads of other ways, too.

Francesco Totti

When I do retire, I will miss the trips with the team, the jokes with my teammates, the habits: having breakfast with them, playing with them, all the little things.

Francesco Totti

The first part of my life, as a player, has ended but now I'm heading into an equally important part as a manager, hoping to do as well as I did on the field.

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Roma come before everything else.

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I would tell the young Francesco Totti to repeat everything that the older Totti did - if he's able to!

Francesco Totti

Over the years, I've tried to express myself through my feet, which have made everything simpler for me ever since I was a child.

Francesco Totti

Before being a player, I was a diehard fan of Roma, so I know what the fans felt when we won.

Francesco Totti

The Santiago Bernabeu is an amazing stadium.

Francesco Totti

Playing further up the pitch, you have more opportunities to score and provide assists, and it's something I liked right from the start.

Francesco Totti

Football, to me, is a passion, more than a game. It is everything. But more than anything, it is love for Roma. I have always been Roma. There has never been anything else.

Francesco Totti

I never thought about money; otherwise, I would have left aged 26 when Real Madrid and Barcelona wanted me.

Francesco Totti

Being born Roman and Romanisti is a privilege.

Francesco Totti

The game has given me so much, and I tried to give so much back to the people who have showed me so much love day after day.

Francesco Totti

I don't understand racism. I have many black friends and many others have been my opponents. Respect is basic. Unfortunately racism is a social problem, and football belongs to society.

Francesco Totti

Because I grew up playing for Roma and I want to die playing for Roma, because I have always been a Roma's fan!

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