Totti brushes off Italy callsFrancesco Totti met with Roberto Donadoni today, but insists he has “more important things” to think about than an Azzurri return.
The two men spoke at the meeting with Minister for Sport Giovanna Melandri in Rome today as part of a drive to increase sports activity in schools, but there seemed to be no headway in their negotiations for international duty.
“I said hello to Donadoni, but right now I have more important things to think about,” said the Roma captain.
Totti has taken an extended hiatus from the Azzurri after the 2006 World Cup, claiming he will only consider a comeback once the screws are removed from his fractured ankle in September.
Donadoni has made it perfectly clear he’d prefer an immediate return following his splendid form for the Giallorossi this season.
Meanwhile, the former Roma Ultra’ commented on the closure of all but six Italian stadia under new rules clamping down on violent fans.
“Playing behind closed doors is a defeat for everyone, the players and the public. I agree with the idea we must resume, though, because to stay still would mean giving victory to the hooligans. We must remember that football is above all entertainment.”
All football activity in Italy was suspended following the death of Chief Inspector Filippo Raciti in the Catania riots, though Serie A and B resumes this weekend.
“When my son Cristian grows up, I hope I’ll be able to tell him about a more beautiful game than this. The most important thing for us players is to see young people happy in the stands. We’ll try to bring that spirit with us to the stadium, leaving out violence and politics, which don’t belong in sport.”
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