Francesco Totti bites back

Francesco Totti bites back

Roma captain Francesco Totti has laughed off claims from Mauro Zarate that he is "finished".

The 22-year-old Argentinian, who plays for Eternal City rivals Lazio, made the comment on Tuesday, adding: "He hasn't scored in about 10 derbies."

But Totti, who has scored 240 goals for Roma in all competitions, wrote on his website: "Since it's Christmas and we should all try to be better people, I send 240 well wishes to Zarate.

"In 2010, I hope to get more goals and assists to become a record goalscorer."

Roma beat Lazio 1-0 earlier this month with a goal from Marco Cassetti.

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Totti signs new Roma deal

Totti signs new Roma deal

Francesco Totti has revealed he has agreed a new contract to stay at Roma.

Talks have been ongoing for a several months now as Roma look to tie down their talismanic skipper to a new long-term contract.

The 33-year-old claims everything has been agreed with only the club to confirm the deal.

"We signed the papers and are just waiting for Roma to deposit it.

"The club will decide when to do that. We are waiting for the right moment."

Totti also revealed he is considering making a return to the Italy team for next summer's World Cup finals.

A number of players have been calling for Totti to come out of international retirement for the event in South Africa.

Totti quit playing for Italy after the 2006 World Cup success, but he will make a decision on any possible return with Marcello Lippi next April.

"Everybody is talking about this but in the end Lippi and I will make the decision," revealed Totti.

"I like the fact that Lippi talks well about me, we always had a great relationship on and off the pitch.

"The veterans asked me to return. March or April will be the decisive month to see how I feel."

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Injury for Roma skipper

Injury for Roma skipper

Roma captain Francesco Totti is relieved his knee injury is less serious than first thought.

Totti hurt his right knee during Sunday's 2-1 win over Napoli.

The 33-year-old, who underwent surgery on that same knee last year, admitted he feared the worst.

"I was really scared but I am happy that it is nothing serious," said Totti, who proved the hero for the Giallorossi scoring twice against Napoli.

"I did not want to be forced to stop now. I want to continue to score and help my team win."

Tests done on Totti revealed the former Italy international had strained a ligament but he should be back on the pitch in 10 to 15 days.

"I will focus during the international break on recovering and I hope to be back to face AC Milan," said Totti.

Roma, who are eighth in the standings, travel to the San Siro to face struggling AC Milan on October 18.

Giallorosso coach Claudio Ranieri will be keen to have a fully-fit Totti, who has scored six times in the league this season.

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