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Francesco Totti has placed Roma among the primary candidates for the Serie A title. Speaking to Rai Sport at the presentation of the capital's basketball team, the Roma legend and current advisor to Maxima Roma outlined his confidence in the club's start to the season. Totti said: "Roma and Inter are the candidates for the title, let's not say anything and wait for the rest of the championship. In 10 or 15 games we will see." He also reaffirmed his bond with the club: "I will never set Roma aside, it is my skin. We are there, we started well and I hope we can continue at these levels." On his involvement with Maxima Roma, Totti described it as a project that enthused him rather than a response to being overlooked elsewhere: "It is not a spite move, but a project that excited me. I am happy because for me sport comes before everything."

Roma director D'Amico will be heard by inspectors from the Federal Prosecutor's office today at Trigoria as part of an investigation into a verbal altercation with Atalanta chief executive Luca Percassi. The incident, which took place in front of multiple witnesses including stewards who had to intervene to prevent the situation from escalating further, has been referred to sports justice authorities. The stewards were already questioned yesterday, and Percassi is scheduled to be heard tomorrow.

Francesco Totti has declared Roma among the favourites for the Serie A title this season, naming Inter as their main rival in the championship race. Speaking at the official presentation of basketball club Maxima, for which he has become an advisor, Totti told Rai Sport: "Roma and Inter are the candidates for the title, let's not say anything and wait for the rest of the season. In 10 or 15 matches we'll see." Totti emphasised his unwavering connection to the club, where he spent his entire playing career. He stated: "Roma I will never set aside, it's my skin. We're there, we started well and I hope it can continue at these levels. Is mine a grudge against those who didn't seek me out? It's not a grudge, but a project that has enthused me. I'm happy because for me sport comes before everything."