Francesco Totti, as ambassador of Serie A, participated in the launch of the new Panini album "Calciatori" and shared his opinions on the Italian football scene. In his speech, the legendary ex-player reiterated that Inter is still able to compete for the Champions League, underlining that the team has "an edge" compared to Roma but that it can still give the Nerazzurri a hard time both in the league and in Europe.
Totti praised the current Roma, calling them "a team that can compete for the scudetto". He cited coach Gasperini as the "top player" of the team, highlighting his ability to create a compact and determined group. “We know that Inter have an edge, but Roma can give the Nerazzurri a hard time,” he said, confirming his confidence in the Roma team for the season's challenges.
During the interview, Totti also spoke about Real Madrid and the difficulty of playing in the Champions League in front of 70,000 spectators. He expressed his admiration for the history of the Spanish club, but specified that the Real Madrid of today is no longer the same “Real Madrid of our times” full of Galàcticos. Furthermore, he mentioned Mourinho's arrival, wishing him a "great welcome" and recognizing the manager's contribution to the city and the team.
The commentator answered various questions about Italian football, including the strength of Lazio, Chivu's figure as a coach and the possibility of an Italian team winning the Champions League. He declared that Inter "could" win if they "say it right", confirming his trust in the Milan team. He also joked that there isn't a player in Serie A who resembles Totti, and expressed his desire to play with Malen, calling him a "great player" who has already proven he is at the highest level.
Finally, Totti reiterated his "no" to returning to Roma, jokingly stating "going back to Rome yes - Totti jokes -, not to Roma". He closed the interview by talking about the national team, praising Mancini for his ability to create a competitive team and inviting everyone to row in the same direction. With these words, the great Italian left the fans with a clear vision of his point of view on Italian football and on the future prospects of the teams involved.