Club News·7 May 2026·105d ago

Tonetto reflects on missed Arsenal penalty and new NCC transport business

Source: Forza Roma

Max Tonetto, the former Roma right-back known as 'T-Max' during his playing career, has discussed his life after football at age 51. He revealed that a year ago he and a friend started an NCC (ride-with-driver) transport business called Mami Società Cooperativa in Rome. The venture launched six months ago and now employs three drivers. Tonetto himself obtained the required KB license and has personally worked as a driver to understand the mechanics of the business, even occasionally driving Roma fans around the city.

Tonetto's nickname 'T-Max' originated from a 2008 Champions League match against Real Madrid at the Bernabéu, where Roma won 2–1 in the return leg of the Round of 16. He provided an assist for Taddei's opening goal and ran the flank continuously throughout the game, earning the moniker after the scooter brand. He explained his reasoning for entering transport: "A Roma il turismo è un business importante" (Rome's tourism is an important business). When opening an activity, you must understand it from within, which is why he began driving himself.

One anecdote from his time behind the wheel stands out: a Roma supporter who had recently lost his driving license due to drunk driving asked for a ride home. The passenger took a selfie with Tonetto that went viral on social media within hours. Regarding the 2009 Roma–Arsenal Champions League tie, Tonetto acknowledged the pain of missing his penalty in the return match that would have secured a quarter-final spot: "Non l'ho mai digerito" (I have never digested it). He missed the final penalty, shooting high, but noted he never had problems with the fans despite receiving criticism.

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