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Baggio defers to Totti
"He can score many more goals"
At an event to promote ‘A striker is born’, the book dedicated to Borgonovo, Baggio salutes the Roma captain who last Sunday overtook him in the all-time chart of league goal-scorers: “He’s faced many challenges but has come back with courage and pride. He’ll look to set new records because he is strong.”
FLORENCE, 3 May 2011 - "I send compliments to Totti because many players can score 100 goals, but to score more than 200 not everyone can do.” Baggio was speaking about the Roma captain’s goal-scoring record at the presentation of ‘A Striker is born’, the new book about the life of Stefano Borgonovo, in Florence. The Giallorossi legend overtook Baggio in the all-time scoring chart last Sunday, his two goals at Bari taking him to 206. (The ‘Divine Pontail’ scored 205). “Totti has fought a lot and has overcome every challenge. He’s always given his all and given a lot of love both on and off the pitch and for everything he has done he deserves this kind of satisfaction. He should be applauded because it’s not easy for anyone. Like anyone who has had to face big challenges he’s also suffered from self-doubt, but who has courage and pride knows that you can come back from that. I’d tell Totti not to give up, not to stop, but to aim for the next record, because he has the strength and if his fitness holds up he can still score many more goals.”
record
1. Silvio Piola (274)
2. Gunnar Nordahl (225)
3. Jose Altafani (216)
4. Giuseppe Meazza (216)
5. Francesco Totti (206) 6. Roberto Baggio (205)
7. Kurt Hamrin (190)
8. Giuseppe Signori (188)
9. Gabriele Batistuta (184)
10. Alessandro Del Piero (184)
All this by our playmaker who not only by as striker in 2005. Pay respect to football GOD
"He can score many more goals"
At an event to promote ‘A striker is born’, the book dedicated to Borgonovo, Baggio salutes the Roma captain who last Sunday overtook him in the all-time chart of league goal-scorers: “He’s faced many challenges but has come back with courage and pride. He’ll look to set new records because he is strong.”
FLORENCE, 3 May 2011 - "I send compliments to Totti because many players can score 100 goals, but to score more than 200 not everyone can do.” Baggio was speaking about the Roma captain’s goal-scoring record at the presentation of ‘A Striker is born’, the new book about the life of Stefano Borgonovo, in Florence. The Giallorossi legend overtook Baggio in the all-time scoring chart last Sunday, his two goals at Bari taking him to 206. (The ‘Divine Pontail’ scored 205). “Totti has fought a lot and has overcome every challenge. He’s always given his all and given a lot of love both on and off the pitch and for everything he has done he deserves this kind of satisfaction. He should be applauded because it’s not easy for anyone. Like anyone who has had to face big challenges he’s also suffered from self-doubt, but who has courage and pride knows that you can come back from that. I’d tell Totti not to give up, not to stop, but to aim for the next record, because he has the strength and if his fitness holds up he can still score many more goals.”
record
1. Silvio Piola (274)
2. Gunnar Nordahl (225)
3. Jose Altafani (216)
4. Giuseppe Meazza (216)
5. Francesco Totti (206) 6. Roberto Baggio (205)
7. Kurt Hamrin (190)
8. Giuseppe Signori (188)
9. Gabriele Batistuta (184)
10. Alessandro Del Piero (184)
All this by our playmaker who not only by as striker in 2005. Pay respect to football GOD
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Will never be realised as a great player... should have moved clubs to prove his ability. A poor mans roberto baggio
Poor players do not debut at 16 and continue to play at 34. Remember he play and star in this league when it was still best in world. Totti is poor to no one, not even the great Baggio. Show respect 
he´s a legend . and a real captain , ok sometimes with mental issues 
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the last pic is sick
who is this Borgonovo guy was he any good ?
. the last pic is sick
who is this Borgonovo guy was he any good ?
half of those were from the spot
poor baggio, where he would have been on the chart if he was given so many spot kicks
poor baggio, where he would have been on the chart if he was given so many spot kicks
EW7, he is a former player who suffer a very serious condition and I think it slowly kills you 
Matio, yes he scores pens but I think you no he do much more than pens. How many goals he make? to many to call
Matio, yes he scores pens but I think you no he do much more than pens. How many goals he make? to many to call
no, i know
do u know how many of those were pens? i want the exact figure, thanks in advance
do u know how many of those were pens? i want the exact figure, thanks in advance
matio just for you
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dd-9G9rM-8Y&feature=related
some free kicks against AC
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dd-9G9rM-8Y&feature=related
some free kicks against AC
milan won 6-3 on aggregate didnt they
against roma just like in 2004 
can't wait, chi non salta nerazzuro e' e'...!!!!!
Last night he score a great strike for number 207. One goal and 2 assist in 3-1 win. Forza Il Capitano
If he was that good a decent side would have bought him.
I would say his record speaks for itself, amazing from a player who is not really a striker. Had his pick of top sides in his peak and decided to stay. Fair play to him imo. And his passes are insane!
Yes winner 
211 most goal for single club
As he score 211, perfect
211 most goal for single club
As he score 211, perfect
1 Silvio Piola 1929–1954 274 537
2 Gunnar Nordahl 1948–1958 225 291
3 Giuseppe Meazza 1929–1947 216 367
3 José Altafini 1958–1976 216 459
5 Francesco Totti 1992– 215 500
2 Gunnar Nordahl 1948–1958 225 291
3 Giuseppe Meazza 1929–1947 216 367
3 José Altafini 1958–1976 216 459
5 Francesco Totti 1992– 215 500
1 Silvio Piola 1929–1954 274 537
2 Gunnar Nordahl 1948–1958 225 291
3 Francesco Totti 1992– 217 507
4 Giuseppe Meazza 1929–1947 216 367
2 Gunnar Nordahl 1948–1958 225 291
3 Francesco Totti 1992– 217 507
4 Giuseppe Meazza 1929–1947 216 367
The man that make Totti
Is the man that see him to his end
Is the man that see him to his end
to be honest i thought this thread was going to be about Kevin "Zinedine" Kilbane who announced his retirement yesterday
221 goals and that's not including the goals he scored in Europe,Coppa Italia and for Country.
LEGEND
Also some love for Zeman
LEGEND
Also some love for Zeman
That was one of the best games I've seen in ages yesterday, and he was superb. Every time I watch a Serie A game these days its an absolute stormer, and that was no different. Totti was class, and I was also very impressed with Bradley. He'd to a really good job for someone in the Prem.
The end of the game summed Totti up. Through on goal could have easily scored for his hattrick but squared the ball for Osvaldo to finish.
Pure class
Pure class
Yes he benefit from playing up front. He cannot play midfield for Zeman as he carry ball to long and will not run enough. Upfront is only position for him. I believe he will play replacement to Totti eventually if he can stay and wait. Lamela will likely take his place again. Zeman has many headaches with all players back. He can only learn of Totti like Lamela so become great players
Macos is amazing, never seen 18 year old center back so advance in his understanding of role. This time next season we may see a constant Zeman's Roma in all games. Last night was close to Zeman football we ee so far, the road has only begun
Macos is amazing, never seen 18 year old center back so advance in his understanding of role. This time next season we may see a constant Zeman's Roma in all games. Last night was close to Zeman football we ee so far, the road has only begun
Marychain yes Bradley understand Zeman style. He run and run but maybe can improve final 1/3. Last night he could have scored at least 1 and set up 2-3. I read he play for Aston Villa in past. Last season he was very good at Chievo so a cheap buy and I think to help Roma in American market but he do good job.
Nice you like our football. Do you remember Zeman first when he take Foggia to top in 90's? He has made some of Italys best attackers in his time, because he trust young player when many coachs play old guy
Nice you like our football. Do you remember Zeman first when he take Foggia to top in 90's? He has made some of Italys best attackers in his time, because he trust young player when many coachs play old guy
sensational player
should have won more but playing for Roma meant more than anything
not sure who could criticize a player like that
should have won more but playing for Roma meant more than anything
not sure who could criticize a player like that
He should won more with Roma. I hate counting 2nd place by matter of points over last 12 years, many times we beat big sides and drop to small sides
Like most from the Antipodes I hate Totti because he converted that disgraceful penalty with the last kick of the game in Kaiserslautern 2006 after more shocking cheating from the worst diving chesating a$sholes the sportingworld has ever seen : Italy.
At last, finally you are reaping what you`ve sowed : Country collapsing in debt and corruption. Serie A perhaps hanging onto 4th best league in Europe but falling further behind every day.
At last, finally you are reaping what you`ve sowed : Country collapsing in debt and corruption. Serie A perhaps hanging onto 4th best league in Europe but falling further behind every day.
Over2.5 04 May 11 18:11
Will never be realised as a great player...
Will never be realised as a great player...
1 Silvio Piola 1929–1954 274 537
2 Gunnar Nordahl 1948–1958 225 291
3 Francesco Totti 1992– 221 507
Tucker Max is German, that explain the outburst. 2006, 2012 Semi finals Italy love to meet over rated Germany, little gay boys team will never win a tournament, Hail this Legend of football and not be so bitter about Italy ,
2 Gunnar Nordahl 1948–1958 225 291
3 Francesco Totti 1992– 221 507
Tucker Max is German, that explain the outburst. 2006, 2012 Semi finals Italy love to meet over rated Germany, little gay boys team will never win a tournament, Hail this Legend of football and not be so bitter about Italy ,
Very wrong on this one r0y. A class act, once again stepped up with a wonderful strike tonight. It was a rocket into the top bag
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=0YdAg69-psQ
here it is, what a hit
here it is, what a hit
Totti is a great player but it is sad the see him not win 1 champions league medal
I don't go on Youtube clips with any player...can be a dangerous mistake...
I can only go on what I've seen....must have seen him for club and country around 50 times.
More than enough to gauge a player. He's good player with flashes of brilliance but the way people speak about him you'd think he's top bracket.
Think he has a kinda cult following that go overboard on him.
Alex Del Boy far superior player before he did his cruciate...FAR.
I can only go on what I've seen....must have seen him for club and country around 50 times.
More than enough to gauge a player. He's good player with flashes of brilliance but the way people speak about him you'd think he's top bracket.
Think he has a kinda cult following that go overboard on him.
Alex Del Boy far superior player before he did his cruciate...FAR.
an average player in a boring league, no big club has ever come in for him,
Why There Will Never Be Another Player Like Roma's Francesco Totti
It's incredible to think that Vujadin Boskov, a coach with a glittering playing career and a management trophy list that includes titles in the Netherlands, Spain, Italy and on the European stage, should be so forgettable in the Italian capital.
The Serbian had won almost everywhere he'd been, including north of Rome in Genoa, where he lifted the Scudetto and the UEFA Cup Winners' Cup with Sampdoria. But in the Eternal City, success eluded him. His sole achievement with the Giallorossi was to give a certain player his debut, almost 20 years ago.
In a 2-0 win away at Brescia, Boskov told a 16-year-old local boy to lace up his boots, and two decades on, he's still wearing them.
Francesco Totti has become a symbol for his hometown club like few players ever have, and in this age of internationalism and constant results-driven pressure, perhaps no one ever will again.
Today, football does far too much worshipping. Driven by 24-hour media hype and online highlight clips, by the time a half-decent player is in his early 20s, he’s been elevated to demigod.
Long-term consistency is no longer important. Sometimes, not even talent is. In the struggle to fill the perpetually expanding abyss that is today’s sports media, donkeys are praised like thoroughbreds.
Searching for the “next Messi” on Google will throw up about 192,000,000 results—all of them nonsense. What’s wrong with the one we’ve got? He’s only 25. And anyway, we’ll never get another Messi, no more than we’ll see the second coming of Maradona or Cruyff.
Every great player is a product of his age, a cultural touchstone created by his surroundings, the style of the day, the support he gets and no small amount of serendipity. An injury here or a drinking binge there and Voilà—you’re looking at Adriano and Michael Owen instead of Rivaldo and Gary Lineker.
Francesco Totti’s story is the stuff of football fairytale, even if by today's reductive, win-driven standards, it might not seem so at first.
He’s only lifted the Scudetto once, and has never been at a “big” club [for big, read English, or at least one of the top two Spanish sides]. He's never won the Champions League. He’s never even won the Ballon d’Or.
But vacuous talk of big-money moves, trophies won and individual awards all miss the point when it comes to true greatness. They're too easily quantifiable. Try as you might, you can’t count talent, or tally up ability.
God’s gifts are not something that can be explained in numbers. John O'Shea has almost as many medals as Franz Beckenbauer, after all, and while Maradona never won a Champions League, Djimi Traore did.
To appreciate a player's true worth, you must see past the medals. To know true greatness is simply to look on it. Like true love, you just know when you know.
As the Corriere dello Sport‘s Alberto Polverosi put it (in Italian, here), Totti's talent has an immense, almost reckless, natural quality. And it's been on constant show for the world to see, ever since 28 March 1993.
Call it an Indian summer, or a swan song, but this season we’re seeing a revival of one of the last great fantasisti, and football fans around the world should rejoice in that, because there's no one else like him.
He’s not the quickest, or the strongest. He’s prone to injury, and at 36, who knows what the future holds for his aging bones. Others players are less idiosyncratic, and throughout the season will be more prolific.
But his game’s never been about prolificacy, even though he’ll soon be Serie A’s second highest goalscorer after spending half his career in midfield. His gift has always been the ability to create, when no one else could.
So far this term, he's slotted as many successful through balls as Juventus' much-lauded Andrea Pirlo and Arsenal's silky Santi Cazorla—combined. His football is about invention, wonder and no small amount of genius.
Too often, modern football forgets this. In fact, it does more than that; it belittles it. In one famous attempt to lure Daniele De Rossi to Manchester City, Roberto Mancini is said to have used Roma's captain as a cautionary example. "Do you want to end up like Francesco Totti?" he asked, before adding: "a great player who never won anything?"
Roma fans who remember that rare Scudetto in 2001, or the way he played so exquisitely during the 2006 World Cup with metal bars holding his ankle together, might disagree. But they'll probably point to a hundred other personal moments, too, when Totti's brilliance brought a much-needed goal, a lift to his team and a smile.
They'll tell you he's one of the all-time greats, and they're almost certainly right. But who cares? Comparing great talent only serves to insult and cheapen their art. Totti's art has been to entertain and inspire a city for two decades and to dazzle crowds around the world. It's not every player, after all, who gets standing ovations from the opposition's fans.
No one else could replace him. Here, he’s fuoriclasse—beyond classification. He is, as the announcer in the Stadio Olimpico puts it, both the No. 10 and the No. 1.
It's incredible to think that Vujadin Boskov, a coach with a glittering playing career and a management trophy list that includes titles in the Netherlands, Spain, Italy and on the European stage, should be so forgettable in the Italian capital.
The Serbian had won almost everywhere he'd been, including north of Rome in Genoa, where he lifted the Scudetto and the UEFA Cup Winners' Cup with Sampdoria. But in the Eternal City, success eluded him. His sole achievement with the Giallorossi was to give a certain player his debut, almost 20 years ago.
In a 2-0 win away at Brescia, Boskov told a 16-year-old local boy to lace up his boots, and two decades on, he's still wearing them.
Francesco Totti has become a symbol for his hometown club like few players ever have, and in this age of internationalism and constant results-driven pressure, perhaps no one ever will again.
Today, football does far too much worshipping. Driven by 24-hour media hype and online highlight clips, by the time a half-decent player is in his early 20s, he’s been elevated to demigod.
Long-term consistency is no longer important. Sometimes, not even talent is. In the struggle to fill the perpetually expanding abyss that is today’s sports media, donkeys are praised like thoroughbreds.
Searching for the “next Messi” on Google will throw up about 192,000,000 results—all of them nonsense. What’s wrong with the one we’ve got? He’s only 25. And anyway, we’ll never get another Messi, no more than we’ll see the second coming of Maradona or Cruyff.
Every great player is a product of his age, a cultural touchstone created by his surroundings, the style of the day, the support he gets and no small amount of serendipity. An injury here or a drinking binge there and Voilà—you’re looking at Adriano and Michael Owen instead of Rivaldo and Gary Lineker.
Francesco Totti’s story is the stuff of football fairytale, even if by today's reductive, win-driven standards, it might not seem so at first.
He’s only lifted the Scudetto once, and has never been at a “big” club [for big, read English, or at least one of the top two Spanish sides]. He's never won the Champions League. He’s never even won the Ballon d’Or.
But vacuous talk of big-money moves, trophies won and individual awards all miss the point when it comes to true greatness. They're too easily quantifiable. Try as you might, you can’t count talent, or tally up ability.
God’s gifts are not something that can be explained in numbers. John O'Shea has almost as many medals as Franz Beckenbauer, after all, and while Maradona never won a Champions League, Djimi Traore did.
To appreciate a player's true worth, you must see past the medals. To know true greatness is simply to look on it. Like true love, you just know when you know.
As the Corriere dello Sport‘s Alberto Polverosi put it (in Italian, here), Totti's talent has an immense, almost reckless, natural quality. And it's been on constant show for the world to see, ever since 28 March 1993.
Call it an Indian summer, or a swan song, but this season we’re seeing a revival of one of the last great fantasisti, and football fans around the world should rejoice in that, because there's no one else like him.
He’s not the quickest, or the strongest. He’s prone to injury, and at 36, who knows what the future holds for his aging bones. Others players are less idiosyncratic, and throughout the season will be more prolific.
But his game’s never been about prolificacy, even though he’ll soon be Serie A’s second highest goalscorer after spending half his career in midfield. His gift has always been the ability to create, when no one else could.
So far this term, he's slotted as many successful through balls as Juventus' much-lauded Andrea Pirlo and Arsenal's silky Santi Cazorla—combined. His football is about invention, wonder and no small amount of genius.
Too often, modern football forgets this. In fact, it does more than that; it belittles it. In one famous attempt to lure Daniele De Rossi to Manchester City, Roberto Mancini is said to have used Roma's captain as a cautionary example. "Do you want to end up like Francesco Totti?" he asked, before adding: "a great player who never won anything?"
Roma fans who remember that rare Scudetto in 2001, or the way he played so exquisitely during the 2006 World Cup with metal bars holding his ankle together, might disagree. But they'll probably point to a hundred other personal moments, too, when Totti's brilliance brought a much-needed goal, a lift to his team and a smile.
They'll tell you he's one of the all-time greats, and they're almost certainly right. But who cares? Comparing great talent only serves to insult and cheapen their art. Totti's art has been to entertain and inspire a city for two decades and to dazzle crowds around the world. It's not every player, after all, who gets standing ovations from the opposition's fans.
No one else could replace him. Here, he’s fuoriclasse—beyond classification. He is, as the announcer in the Stadio Olimpico puts it, both the No. 10 and the No. 1.
1 Silvio Piola 1929–1954 274 537
2 Gunnar Nordahl 1948–1958 225 291
2 Francesco Totti 1992– 225 525
2 Gunnar Nordahl 1948–1958 225 291
2 Francesco Totti 1992– 225 525
Alex Del Boy far superior player before he did his cruciate...FAR.
ADP never have his playmaking ability, that is difference between two players, You can say all fancy flick and touch but they open up defence like nothing else and what other player tries this anymore? He keeps flow of game moving with inventive play, this is not what ADP can do and why even a unfit totti was needed at 06.. Sad this player has no room in game, but Totti style is unique and shall never be bettered
ADP never have his playmaking ability, that is difference between two players, You can say all fancy flick and touch but they open up defence like nothing else and what other player tries this anymore? He keeps flow of game moving with inventive play, this is not what ADP can do and why even a unfit totti was needed at 06.. Sad this player has no room in game, but Totti style is unique and shall never be bettered
226 last night, and so many beautiful moment from game.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3SyZAMD8qMQ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3SyZAMD8qMQ
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