Francesco Totti presented his new book Oltre at a packed Teatro Brancaccio in Rome, where around 1,600 people were expected to hear the former captain speak. The book, written with Alessandro Alciato and published by Cairo Editore, covers Totti's life after he retired from playing football in 2017, moving beyond the pitch to focus on the experiences and difficulties he faced after leaving the game.
The evening also marked Totti's 50th birthday, which he celebrated on 27 September. His partner Noemi, his children and lifelong friends Vincent Candela and Max Biagi attended the event. The evening was a celebration of the Roma legend's half-century, with the club's former captain reflecting on the affection he has shared with supporters over the years.
Speaking on stage, Totti said: "In these 50 years I have given and received a lot of love, above all from my family, my children and the people. There was a giving and receiving that was simple, beautiful, transparent. I think this is, for me, the most important thing. I was doing a job I always wanted, a passion and a pleasure of mine. I always tried to give and pass on what I felt when I played football. For me this was true love, it is not easy to transform what you think. In those moments I was sure of myself, and I hope the love I had inside has reached people." Carlo Ancelotti also sent a video message: "Hello Francesco, a pleasure to greet you on the occasion of the book presentation. Your story is full of love for football. You were an extraordinary champion, above all of loyalty. I wish you the best." Totti replied: "Unfortunately we did not manage to align our timing, but it would have been nice to work with him. But he had to come to Rome because from another one it was not possible. I thank him for the kind words."
Testo Originale / Source Text
“Questa è la serata di Francesco Totti che, in un Teatro Brancaccio gremito (circa 1.600 persone attese per ascoltare l'ex capitano), ha presentato il nuovo libro Oltre, scritto con Alessandro Alciato e pubblicato da Cairo Editore. Il volume racconta la vita di Totti dopo l'addio al calcio giocato…”
Read the full article in Italian at Forza Roma.
