On October 12, Rome's Olympic Stadium welcomed a "familiar stranger", he was Totti. On this field, the roman prince fought for more than a decade, but finally said goodbye in an unseemly way. Totti watched Italy's European Cup qualifiers against Greece here that day, and the last time he watched was when De Rossi announced his farewell to Rome.
Totti wrote a legend with his own practical actions, and no one can erase him from the history of the Roma team. In the Eternal City, he was seen as a prince, he was seen as a superstar, he was seen as a pearl in the palm of his hand, and this complex emotion even made him give up the opportunity to join Real Madrid. Perhaps, outsiders will think of him as a fool, but in Totti's heart, it was the most important decision in his life.
One man, one city. In Italy, Totti almost represents Roma, for this team, for the city. The status of the Wolf King, no one can shake.
He is history
A day red wolf, a lifetime red wolf, from 13 years old to 40 years old, from youth to youth, Francisco Totti, the Italian who has maintained his entire career in the city of Rome, time has given him a heroic posture, the years have left him endless vicissitudes, whether it is 10 years or a lifetime, the miracle of immortality is staged again and again on him, and behind the miracle is not a myth, but persistence, love, persistence and sense of mission, just like the king of wolves, always standing at the forefront of the team in times of crisis.
Even though the Red Wolves' last years have passed and they have long since lost their sharp edge, Totti is still an indispensable member of the Roma team. Fans who like Totti must remember the 34th round of the 2015-2016 Serie A season when Roma reversed Turin in the final moments, when Roma went from falling behind to equalizing to falling behind, and it was not until the 86th minute that Totti came out that the team really ushered in a turnaround. First Pjanic took a free kick on the right, the Wolves shoveled the goal with Glick's help, rewriting the score to 2-2; then a miracle was born in the 89th minute, Perotti's cross caused a handball inside the Turin defender's box, Roma won the penalty, Totti withstood the pressure and then changed the score to 3-2. All this made the Roma fans cry with joy, their prince fell from the sky like a savior, completely changed the situation of the game, Spalletti only gave Totti 5 minutes, but it was in this 5 minutes that the prince created a miracle.
In retirement, Totti broke several records, making him the most goals scored in the history of Roma in 618 league games, while he also gave the impressive number of 17 goals in 59 Games of the Coppa Italia, 17 goals in 12 Games in the Super Cup, 17 goals in 57 Games in the Champions League, 11 goals in 42 games in the League Cup, and 9 goals in 58 games for the national team. Speaking of the Champions League, it is impossible not to mention the 2014-2015 Rome away match against Manchester City, in which Aguero took the lead, and then the historic moment appeared, when the game went to the 23rd minute, Totti accepted England's straight ball, formed a single knife, faced Hart's attack, the Wolf King picked out the far corner, calmly scored the ball, and changed the score to 1-1. The goal made the Prince of Rome the oldest ever in the Champions League, a record that could be easily broken.
He was still a miracle
Totti's career, while brilliant enough, was by no means a smooth one. 19 February 2006 was a day of a lifetime for Totti, when he was seriously injured against Empoli. The scene stunned the fans, Vanili kicked Totti down from behind, and the wolf king fell to the ground with his left ankle folded nearly 90 degrees outward, looking painful, and the clear-eyed people knew that the injury was not light. The final diagnosis was that Totti had a moderate fracture of the fibula attached to his ankle in his left calf, accompanied by damage to the ligament and joint tissue of his left ankle, and had to undergo surgery, and doctors believed that not only would he miss all the remaining games of the season, but the World Cup trip might also have to be cancelled.
However, the strong Roman prince in order to chase the World Cup dream is not willing to accept the fool of fate, he started a race with time, just before the opening of the World Cup in Germany, the prince implanted with joint fixation device miraculously came back, at this time only 81 days after he was injured, he used strong perseverance to rewrite his fate, but also rewrite the fate of the Italian team.
That's right, without Totti maybe everything would have been different. Not only did the Wolf King often play the role of savior in the city of Rome, but he also played an irreplaceable role in the Italian national team. He not only has good running ability, can be well integrated into the team's defensive counterattack tactical system, but also rely on delicate technology and excellent imagination to bring great help to the team's attack.
The 2006 World Cup was the end of the national team competition for Totti, and his efforts in that cup are memorable to us, we can even hear his almost hoarse shouts through the TV, his heart is always full of desire, eager to fight, eager to be strong, eager to always be sportsmanlike, he constantly encourages his teammates, hoping that the team can continue to fight without giving up.
In the final moments against Australia, the Italian team stubbornly won a penalty, and the whole Apennines boiled over, knowing that that year was the year when Italian football was in a deep scandal, italian football at this moment needed this victory too much to comfort, and it was Totti who achieved all this. When the Wolf King stood in front of the penalty spot, the audience could even feel his trembling breathing, he knew what the penalty meant, and finally he withstood the huge pressure to score the ball, at that moment he burst into tears of excitement, and the team took a solid step towards the championship because of his efforts. And when Cannavaro finally raised the Hercules Cup, the Wolf King was in tears, his World Cup journey along the way, can be described as bowing, outstanding, fans can only thank God for giving them such a great idol.
Since then, not only the city of Rome has been proud of him, but all of Italy.
He also wanted to grow old
Totti had Rome in his heart and a deep love for Rome. 'The only thing that got me out of Rome was Real Madrid, and I was very close to joining Real Madrid in 2003, but after I talked to Franco Sensi, I changed my mind. Even if the love is deep, there are thoughts of breaking up, not to mention the worst situation at the end of his career.
Totti's Franco Sensi is the old president of Rome, and the older generation of fans is impressed by the old man who resembles former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill. There is a tacit understanding between Totti and the elder Sensi, as native Romans, they know the indomitable spirit of the city best in their hearts, and they have the atmospheric style left over from the ancient Roman Empire era, which makes them unforgettable friends and a symbol of the "red wolf".
In 2008, the old Sensi died, Totti personally carried the coffin for him, the solemn expression of the Roman prince in his heart came to bid farewell to the meritorious chairman in the history of the club, the celebration of the 2001 Serie A championship seems to be just yesterday, now things are not human, Rome has ushered in a new era. Roma became more and more turbulent after changing the court, and Totti felt that the bond between himself and the club's top brass was becoming more and more superficial, and he only loved this city, this team. Today's American bosses are eager to build Roma into a competitive sports team, which is indispensable contrary to the traditional Italian management model, and in order to pursue results, they have hired a professional sports manager who has been in Sevilla for many years. The Munch is good at finding all kinds of cost-effective foreign aid, but also good at selecting a good manager for the team, his task is definitely to meet the Various requirements of the American boss to rebuild the team, and taking Totti is the first step.
On the same night that Monchi said that Totti was about to retire, Buffon completed his 100th Champions League appearance for Juventus, which was a remarkable achievement, Totti was older than Buffon, but Roma's lack of strength in the Champions League gave the "Wolf King" no such opportunity to win such an honor. But it doesn't matter, Buffon can face a bunch of kids in his early 20s on the pitch without conceding a goal, Andtti can contribute to the team's victory on the pitch, and he only has Roma in mind.
But the years were unforgiving, and people still felt that Totti was old, and his appearances were getting less and less. Rudy Garcia did not dare, but Spalletti did, and after the bald coach entered the palace in the Eternal City, Totti gradually lost his status as a standing player, which was a torture for him.
In the past, Totti will never sit still like this, we will see the fierce gaze in his eyes, he will see all those who hinder him from galloping on the green field as enemies, tear all injustices with his sharp teeth, and fight against fate desperately, just like in 2006 he appeared on the World Cup in Germany with a broken leg and won the Gold Cup in the end. Because this is the survival law of the wolf clan! Unfortunately, the long period of substitution has made Totti lose his former vigor, and he gradually became accustomed to walking into the Olympic Stadium in Rome every weekend, turning directly to the bench, picking up a blanket, and sitting quietly. As for what to pick the side, change the flag, and referee theory these things are left to others. He just sat quietly, and people saw his wrinkled face and realized that he was really old, old enough to play...
At the end of his life, It was Totti who ended his career in Rome; at the end of his life, it was also Totti who finally grew old and faded out of people's vision. The word "final old age" seems to have become a symbol and label for Totti, but unfortunately, the sky is not what people want.
The perfect combination of people and the city
The green field is cruel and tempting, and there is always a need for younger blood and stronger bodies. The great Wolf King once tried to push the limits of sports life. He has witnessed the ups and downs of the team, witnessed the end of one star after another around him, and the change of teammates one after another, and he has chosen to persevere and stick to his love for the city. Time can make people old, but it cannot change a person's attachment, and the wolf king's feelings for Rome are like "birds love the old forest, pond fish think of the past". But the laws of nature are not something that human beings can shake, and as he grows older and his state declines, the Prince of Rome can only choose to leave, but his position in the minds of fans is still unshakable. A person, a city, this is the most perfect interpretation.
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