Football legend, Francesco Totti's son retires from football at just 19 due to ''intense pressure from comparisons to his father

 

‎Cristian Totti, son of Italy and AS Roma legend Francesco Totti, has retired from football at just 19.
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‎According to the Spanish newspaper As, the decision stemmed from intense pressure from comparisons to his father, a Roma icon, and constant criticism of his physical appearance on social media.
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‎The young forward, who played for clubs like Roma, Frosinone, Rayo Vallecano, Avezzano, and Olbia, chose to step away from the pitch and take a role at the Totti Soccer School, where he will help develop new talents.
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‎Despite his recognized talent, Cristian struggled to cope with expectations. The burden of the Totti name, combined with online criticism, made his career unsustainable. He now seeks a new purpose in the sport, away from the spotlight.
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‎His father, Totti, 48, spent his entire career at Roma, winning a Serie A title, two Coppa Italia titles, and two Supercoppa Italiana titles.
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‎A prolific goalscorer, he is the second-highest scorer of all time in Italian league history with 250 goals, and is the sixth-highest scoring Italian in all competitions with 316 goals.