Francesco Totti, former Roma player, spoke to Betsson Sport about the 2006 World Cup and some topics related to Roma.
Regarding the 2006 World Cup, Totti said: “Playing in a World Cup final is every young player`s dream. We experienced it like any other evening, without thinking it was a World Cup final. Almost no one was sleeping; some were playing PlayStation, some cards. Gattuso and I played `scopetta` until 6 in the morning. The context was incredibly important, unforgettable. In the match against Australia, as soon as the referee whistled, I found a clear path to the penalty spot. I thought about doing a `cucchiaio` (chip) but I was hesitant. I knew that after the penalty, the game would be over. I felt like it, but I also didn`t.“
He continued, “The goalkeeper was huge, so I decided to shoot hard. I hope Ancelotti can come as soon as possible. He has always said he wants to coach Roma, and I think the right time has come. Ranieri is special as a person, in his manner, in how he presents himself. He comes in quietly and leaves like a king. Even though he has stopped coaching, he is still sought after by big teams. He can`t say no to a city he has always loved and still loves. He is a true figure, a real person, and the team regenerated with him. When I was a director, we tried to get Conte and we were very close, but we missed the final step.“