Francesco Totti says his dream remains to lift the Champions League trophy with Roma, and believes the Giallorossi can win the Scudetto.

Roma are currently second in Serie A behind Juventus, while they remain in contention to advance beyond the Champions League group stages despite two defeats to Bayern Munich.

Francesco Totti says his dream remains to lift the Champions League trophy with Roma, and believes the Giallorossi can win the Scudetto.

Roma are currently second in Serie A behind Juventus, while they remain in contention to advance beyond the Champions League group stages despite two defeats to Bayern Munich.

Totti is today being presented with the Facchetti Award at Gazzetta dello Sport’s ‘Bello del Calcio’ ceremony, in recognition of his contribution to the game, and spoke to assembled reporters.

Previous winners of the award include Eric Abidal and Paolo Maldini.

“I thank the family of [Giacinto] Facchetti for this wonderful award,” Totti declared.

“It means I’ve done something good.

“When you’re connected to the same team for 20 years it means there’s something there. There has always been love, passion.

“Roma are – in footballing terms – the only one that I love. The ultimate dream is the Champions League.

“Can we win the Scudetto? I think so.

“I personally think so, but I get that feeling from people throughout the city, a city that deserves the big stage and big victories.

“They are passionate about us over everything else.”

Roma’s city rivals Lazio take on Juventus at the Olimpico, but Totti admits he can’t quite bring himself to cheer for the Aquile, even if it would help his own side’s title challenge.

“It’ll be a good match on Sunday. I’ll just close my eyes. Whatever happens, happens.”

At the age of 38, Totti is approaching retirement, and the Roma captain admits the end is nigh.

“As long as you have passion, that’s all I need.

“I still enjoy it, I still want to play.

“When the right time comes – and it’ll be soon – I’ll stand aside.”

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