Francesco Totti autobiography and life updates

In his autobiography ‘Oltre’, former AS Roma captain Francesco Totti discusses various personal and professional developments following his retirement.

Regarding his personal life, Totti details the upheaval following his divorce from Ilary Blasi and the start of his relationship with Noemi Bocchi. He describes a significant rift with his daughter, Chanel, who reportedly ceased communication with him for nine months after he revealed his new relationship. He also addresses the difficult period involving his son Cristian Totti, who ended his football career at age 19 after medical examinations revealed a ‘spot in his head’ (una macchiolina nella testa).

Following the finalization of his divorce from Blasi in 2026, legal proceedings regarding child support have continued in Rome. A civil court recently adjusted monthly payments for their three children, as discussions regarding financial autonomy and ongoing expenses remain part of the legal landscape.

On the professional front, Totti reveals that he rejected offers to return to Serie A at age 48 from clubs managed by Alberto Gilardino at Genoa and Cesc Fabregas at Como. He has consistently maintained that ‘For me, there is only Roma,’ a sentiment that led him to decline a 2017 attempt by then-Torino manager Siniša Mihajlović to persuade him to come out of retirement. Reflecting on his career at age 50, Totti compared his playing style to Roberto Mancini, noting that while they shared similarities as attacking midfielders and playmakers, he believes his goal-scoring record distinguishes him from the former Sampdoria star.

Additionally, the biography touches on his physical resilience, specifically his recovery prior to the 2006 World Cup. Following a severe ankle injury against Empoli that required 13 screws and a titanium plate, Totti managed to return to the pitch in time to help Italy secure the championship under manager Marcello Lippi.