Totti: -Roma or Real Madrid - TalkSoccer

**Pennywise** · 24-12-2003, 10:20 AM

Roma star Francesco Totti has hit out at the Ballon d'Or awards after finishing a lowly 18th place in the poll.
The Italian international clearly had designs on the European Footballer of the Year award, but also praised Premiership duo Ruud van Nistelrooy and Thierry Henry.

"I'd have given it to van Nistelrooy," he told Il Mesaggero. "I took it badly.

"As Gennaro Gattuso said, the sponsors have a big weight.

"I haven't been lucky in the world's awards, but I'd put myself in the first three, with van Nistelrooy and Henry."

Totti is even more determined to prove his worth in 2004.

"The European Championship is the most important shop window for me," he added. "More than the Italian league with Roma.

"I'll be stronger there (in Portugal). In Japan, I only played well in the first match.

"After the European Championship, I could leave the Italian national team.

"If I one day I have to leave Roma, I'll never stay in Italy.

"Only abroad. But, if I leave, there is only Real (Madrid), whom I dreamt about as a child.

"But I must win another two or three scudetti with Roma first."

:-P

Rosa · 24-12-2003, 05:16 PM

If one day he HAS to leave Roma (which he won't), anyway i'm looking forward to thsoe titles 2 or 3 Francesco!

mr.watford · 24-12-2003, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Pennywise

"I haven't been lucky in the world's awards, but I'd put myself in the first three, with van Nistelrooy and Henry."

arrogant fvckwit

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Thatslife · 24-12-2003, 06:15 PM

atleast he mentioned ruud :mrgreen:

**Jager** · 24-12-2003, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by mr.watford

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Originally Posted by Pennywise

"I haven't been lucky in the world's awards, but I'd put myself in the first three, with van Nistelrooy and Henry."

arrogant fvckwit

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I agree to a certain extent, but take into account that their is a war of words between Roma and Juve at this moment. Milan players and some coaching staff have said as much, in regards to Nedved's win. From what I've read and seen, Totti is great person. His loyalty to his club and the work he does in his community our second to none.

I do agree that 18th, is much to low. Top 10 without a doubt. I've seen him do things, most players dream about. The scarey thing is, he's getting better..IMHO. :shock:

Cassano18 · 22-01-2004, 05:34 AM

totti was the best in europe

he didn't want to give credit to other serieA stars
so he said players from another league

acmaniac · 22-01-2004, 09:06 PM

I doubt that Totti will leave Roma because he was born there and he said that he would stop playing there so i doubt he would leave. Though if he did leave he would put that bum Ronaldo in his place (i hate that guy

net: ) and he would probably do good with Zidane, though he won't leave Roma he has it way to good there.

spacka · 25-01-2004, 12:38 AM

He is the Roman hero. Hopefully he will never leave, but we will one day see Roma as big as Real Madrid (like they almost were a few seasons back, for only a season or so

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Rosa · 25-01-2004, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by mr.watford

arrogant fvckwit

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He's just aware of his own talents. Though it wasn't the best thing he's said and it was something you'd expect him to come out with. Usually he's nothing but charming and polite.

AnguitaMadrid · 26-01-2004, 01:15 AM

He isnt giong to go dont worry :thumbsup: