Francesco Totti details family rift and new romance in autobiography ‘Oltre’

In his new autobiography, ‘Oltre’, former Roma captain Francesco Totti details the personal upheavals following his retirement and divorce from Ilary Blasi. He describes the beginning of his relationship with Noemi Bocchi, which started with chance encounters in Sardinia and Rome in 2021. Totti notes that the relationship was initially kept secret to avoid causing pain to his children.

The book reveals a significant rift with his daughter, Chanel, who reportedly reacted with intense anger when Totti revealed his new relationship. Totti recounts that Chanel ceased communication with him for approximately nine months, though they are reportedly beginning to reconcile. He also touches upon his professional life, including his decision to decline offers to return to Serie A with clubs like Como and Genoa at age 48, and his reflections on Paulo Dybala inheriting the number 10 jersey at Roma.

Separately, Noemi Bocchi has begun rehearsals for the upcoming season of ‘Ballando con le Stelle’ (Dancing with the Stars) alongside professional dancer Giovanni Pernice. Social media clips from their practice sessions show a lighthearted but anxious atmosphere as Bocchi prepares for her television debut.