Totti Opens Up About Post-Retirement Life and Football’s Future

In a recent interview with Match TV, legendary Italian footballer Francesco Totti shared insights into his life after retiring from professional football. The former Roma captain, who was in Moscow for an event, spoke candidly about the challenges he has faced since hanging up his boots.

Totti reminisced about his farewell match in 2017, describing it as an emotional rollercoaster. “It was an incredible day dedicated to me, but I was also anxious about ending a significant chapter in my life,” he explained. The football icon admitted that containing his emotions in the locker room while donning his jersey for the last time was particularly difficult.

Contrary to his expectations, Totti revealed that retirement hasn’t brought the peace he anticipated. “I always thought life would become calmer after my career ended. However, in some ways, it has actually become more challenging,” he confessed. The transition from being completely identified with Roma to finding a new identity has been a struggle for the former player.

Totti also discussed his son Christian’s budding football career. “Christian enjoys playing football, but unfortunately, he carries the weight of our family name,” Totti said. He emphasized the importance of supporting young players and giving them opportunities, while also acknowledging that not everyone will reach the highest levels of the sport.

The interview concluded with Totti addressing the issue of parental pressure on young footballers. He expressed concern about parents who enroll their children in football schools without considering the child’s own wishes, highlighting the need for a more balanced approach to youth football development.