Francesco Totti

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. ”

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. ”

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

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

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. ”

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

Being born Roman and Romanisti is a privilege. ”

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

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

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. ”