"Roma" coach Luciano Spalletti praised club legend Francesco Totti and compared him to the great boxer Muhammad Ali.
Yesterday, the 40-year-old became a hero once again at the "Stadio Olimpico" arena when he scored a penalty kick during extra time. He helped the "giallorossi" team defeat "Cesena" and advance to the semi-finals of the "Coppa Italia".
In this Italian football, fans will witness the derby of the capital city, as two of the strongest teams, including "Lazio", made it to the same stage.
"When Totti plays - but the situation is the same both during training and even when he plays with his son - he is the Muhammad Ali of football, always trying to deliver a knockout blow: striking a blow that no one else can see", said Spalletti.
"If he is in the box, it's a good idea to pass him the ball. The more they give him the ball, the more they get back - from Totti you receive more than from a bank."
"He is the one who last year brought back the fans from the parking lot to the stadium."
This season, Totti contributed three goals and six assists to the team's victories in 15 matches in all competitions.
