Francesco Totti’s remark after seeing Roma miss three penalty kicks in opposition to Lille has gone viral in Italy: ‘This has by no means occurred in soccer’s historical past,’ mentioned the Giallorossi legend.
Roma in a 1-0 loss in opposition to Lille on Thursday, and Totti’s response has gone viral in Italy.
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As reported by a number of media, together with dello Sport and Gazzetta, Totti despatched his remark to a gaggle of pals through WhatsApp, however his voice message shortly turned public.
Totti’s response to Roma’s penalty errors
ROME, ITALY – OCTOBER 02: Artem Dovbyk of AS Roma misses a penalty in the course of the UEFA Europa League 2025/26 League Section MD2 match between AS Roma and LOSC Lille at Stadio Olimpico on October 02, 2025 in Rome, Italy. (Picture by Paolo Bruno/Getty Photographs)
“Come on, it’s a joke, don’t child round,” Totti mentioned, in response to stories.
“They used to provide me a tough time, saying I solely scored on penalties and that it was simple to take penalties. This has by no means occurred in soccer’s historical past. Three in a row! Solely Roma pull off stuff like this, unbelievable.”
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Artem Dovbyk missed the primary try, however Roma had been allowed to retake the penalty due to encroachment.
Lille keeper Ozer the hero in Rome
ROME, ITALY – OCTOBER 02: Berke Ozer and Thomas Meunier of LOSC Lille have fun following the group’s victory in the course of the UEFA Europa League 2025/26 League Section MD2 match between AS Roma and LOSC Lille at Stadio Olimpico on October 02, 2025 in Rome, Italy. (Picture by Paolo Bruno/Getty Photographs)
The Ukraine worldwide failed the second penalty kick as nicely, whereas Matias Soulé missed the third. Lille keeper Berke Ozer saved all three spot kicks.
Identical to Totti, Roma coach Gian Piero Gasperini couldn’t imagine his eyes, saying after the ultimate whistle that he had “by no means
Roma’s subsequent league recreation is in opposition to Fiorentina on the Stadio Franchi on Sunday.