Totti receives Baggio praise
May 04, 2011 11:07:36 UK
Roberto Baggio has heaped praise on Francesco Totti after the Roma captain's two goals at Bari on Sunday left him fifth in the all-time Serie A scoring charts.
Totti has now overtaken Baggio.Totti, 34, now has 206 goals, which is one more than Baggio managed during his playing days from 1986 to 2004.
"I compliment Totti because many can score 100 goals but to pass the 200 mark, few achieve that," said Baggio.
"Totti has fought so much and has won each challenge.
"He has given everything, putting in love on and off the pitch.
"For all that he has achieved, he deserves all this satisfaction.
"He merits all the applause."
Roma's next Serie A engagement sees them take on league leaders AC Milan on Saturday in a match you can watch live on your PC with Live Streaming at bet365.
Full Time Result betting for the game in Rome has Roma at 3.00 to get the home win, with AC Milan 2.40 to triumph while the draw is on offer at 3.20.
Roma record scorer Totti made his Serie A debut in 1993 at the age of 16 and has spent his entire career with his hometown club.
There was speculation that Totti could retire earlier this term after a poor start to the campaign.
However, the former Italy international has recovered his form under coach Vincenzo Montella to lead the Giallorossi in the race for a top-four finish.
"He, like others that suffer setbacks, has been doubted, but through courage and pride, he has emerged," said Baggio.
"I tell Totti not to give up, to continue and to focus on the next record because he has the strength and the condition to score many more goals."
Betting to win the Coppa Italia 2010/11
| Club | Price |
|---|
| Inter Milan | 1.33 |
| AC Milan | 1213.00 |
| Palermo | 3.25 |
| Roma | 1213.00 |
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