5) Francesco Totti
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Ensconced by Rome, even the Vatican's most premier citizen, the Pope, might have been of the opinion that AS Roma dithering about offering Francesco Totti a new contract last season bordered on blasphemy. Yet, Il re di Roma responded in the most regal manner possible. After an explosive interview where he demanded that he be afforded more respect, given his legacy with the club, Totti proceeded to perform last minute miracles, often single-handedly winning matches for I Lupi.
Famed AS Roma fan and commentator Carlos Zampa was reduced to tears when Totti overturned a 2-1 deficit to Torino and made it 3-2 in the final minutes. It is difficult to put into words the link between the club and Totti, who has worn its shirt for 23 years – even 248 goals in Roma's colours aren't enough to describe what a legend Totti is to fans of the Giallorossi.
Fresh off earning a shiny new contract, Totti can still plunder in goals with aplomb, although he is unlikely to overtake Silvio Piola as the all time Serie A leading goalscorer. However, just like he's taught us repeatedly, dreams can come true. After all, legends ‘never’ retire.
