There was emotion aplenty and no little drama as Francesco Totti's magnificent Roma career drew to a close on Sunday. The 40-year-old came on after 54 minutes at home to Genoa and helped his beloved Giallorossi claim a late 3-2 win to finish second in Serie A and seal a UEFA Champions League group stage place.It was Totti's 786th appearance for the club he has represented since 1993, and he bowed out with a remarkable 307 goals to his name – not to mention the lasting affection of Roma fans everywhere. UEFA.com explains why half of the Italian capital chose him as their king.
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Francesco Totti brings down the curtain on his Roma career on Sunday, with the Serie A home game against Genoa his final appearance. First fielded by his beloved Giallorossi in 1993, and having gone on to feature in 25 successive Serie A seasons, the 40-year-old forward has long since assumed legendary status for the club. UEFA.com explains why half of the Italian capital choose him as their king. He never deserted the clubA debutant under Vujadin Boškov in 1993, Totti has only had eyes for the Giallorossi. "Roma is everything to me, everything a person can want: passion, love, joy – the team
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