Source: Forza Roma
Francesco Totti appeared at the University LUM 'Giuseppe Degennaro' in Bari on 19 May as part of an event titled 'Champions in the Classroom: Sport, Values and Future', alongside fellow Roma legends Vincent Candela and Bruno Conti. The former Roma captain shared his story and his connection to the giallorossi shirt with students in the main lecture hall. Reflecting on his time facing Bari across 25 years, Totti highlighted a hat-trick and a match at San Nicola with 30,000 supporters before the Scudetto as particularly significant moments.
Totti also addressed Italy's absence from the World Cup, saying: "It's necessary to play it again soon. It's been twelve years since we last played in it. Unfortunately nobody expected this. We hoped that Rino and the squad could take us to this blessed World Cup. There are children growing up who have never seen an Italy match at the World Cup." When asked about a return to Roma, Totti deflected with humour: "Return to Roma? Yes, tomorrow yes. I'm definitely coming back to Roma tomorrow..."
In remarks to local broadcaster Antenna Sud, Totti added: "Football is what I miss most. We're what's missing from the people. It's very different from padel, which does bring us together often. What's missing from Italian football? Those were different times, a different game, different players—saying what's missing is reductive. Let's enjoy what we have, hoping it can improve day by day. I know many people here in Bari. I like the city, the welcome."
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“L'ex capitano giallorosso protagonista con Candela e Conti all'UniLum: sul futuro dribbla con una battuta Redazione 19 maggio - 13:06 Wesley, show post derby: a pranzo con la maglia della Roma. Tifosi in delirio Francesco Totti torna sui banchi di scuola, questa volta dell'Università Lum 'Giuseppe…”
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Roma sporting director D'Amico has confirmed that signing an attacking winger with real pace is the club's priority as the January transfer window approaches. Speaking to Sky Sport, he said: "This is the problem we realised at the end of the market."
Roma host Sassuolo at the Stadio Olimpico tonight at 20:45 in Serie A matchday 11, the last game before the international break. The stadium is set to be sold out again, with more than 62,000 Roma supporters behind Gian Piero Gasperini's side. The club opened ticket sales in the Distinti Nord Ovest sector, which means the whole stadium will be yellow and red. Saturday's fixture is part of the 11th round of Serie A, and kick-off is set for 20:45. The Distinto Nord-Ovest will be entirely giallorosso, adding to the atmosphere inside the ground. Tickets are still available for anyone wishing to buy one. The gates at the Olimpico open at 18:45. Supporters are advised to arrive at least 90 minutes before kick-off to enjoy the occasion and avoid congestion at the turnstiles. From 18:45 until the start of the match, fans can go to Box 4 on Via Nigra for any needs. Alternatively, from 17:30, supporters can contact the AS Roma Contact Center by phone on 06.89386000, by email, or by filling in the online form. Tickets and season tickets are available exclusively in digital format. Fans must check that their ticket is correctly available on their smartphone before reaching the stadium. Screenshots of tickets and season tickets are not valid for entry, so the ticket must be available on the device before reaching the turnstiles. Resale of tickets or season tickets through platforms or channels other than the Club's official ones is not permitted, even at a price below the purchase price. Fans unable to attend should use only the official services provided by AS Roma. Accessible parking is available for disabled spectators with the appropriate permit and a Tribuna Tevere Disabili or Tribuna Monte Mario Disabili ticket, including a companion. For Tribuna Tevere, parking is at Via Nigra. For Tribuna Monte Mario, parking is at Viale dei Gladiatori. Spaces are limited and available until full. Parking for spectators with other disabilities is at Viale Alberto Blanc, again with limited spaces available until full.
FIFA's Appeals Committee has reduced Roma full-back Nahuel Molina's suspension from seven matches to four, following the brawl that broke out after the World Cup final won by Spain. The Argentina defender had been punished for punching Rodri during the post-match celebrations. His fine of 60,000 dollars remains unchanged. The ruling was a partial success for the Argentine football federation (AFA), which had lodged the appeal. The outcome is different for former Roma midfielder Leandro Paredes, whose appeal was rejected. FIFA has confirmed his ten-match suspension and his fine of 90,000 dollars. Paredes had pushed and struck Eric García and clashed heavily with Gavi during the same melee, and the sanctions reflect the seriousness of those incidents. The AFA also faces a heavy penalty of 321,000 dollars for discriminatory chants sung during the celebrations of the World Cup title. The verdicts mark the final word on the disciplinary cases linked to the confrontation between the Argentina and Spain players, with some sanctions eased and others left unchanged.