Football legend Francesco Totti and his charming girlfriend visit the Bondi restaurant named after him – after making a surprising call about Australia and the World Cup
- Francesco Totti recently visited Totti Restaurant in Bondi
- The football legend was in Australia for a speaking engagement
Football legend Francesco Totti recently toasted Bondi after visiting the iconic Sydney restaurant named after him – and he believes Australia should host a men’s World Cup sooner rather than later.
Totti – who represented AS Roma throughout his senior career before retiring in 2017 – was joined by his glamorous girlfriend Noemi Bocchi on the country’s most famous beach.
Australia’s nemesis at the 2006 World Cup after their penalty in the round of 16 was seen looking at the menu on Bondi Road before continuing his stroll through one of the country’s most upscale suburbs .
After successfully co-hosting the Women’s World Cup with New Zealand last year, Totti is confident a men’s tournament would be a huge success in the Netherlands.
“I see a lot of potential in Australia, which is also hosting a men’s World Cup,” he told News Corp.
Football legend Francesco Totti (pictured wearing a green T-shirt) recently toasted Bondi after visiting the iconic restaurant bearing his name.
Australia’s nemesis at the 2006 World Cup after their injury time penalty was seen looking at the menu on Bondi Road.
Totti was joined by his glamorous girlfriend Noemi Bocchi during his visit to Australia
Totti’s goal in 2006 (pictured) ended Australia’s World Cup hopes in 2006 as Italy won the tournament.
Totti represented AS Roma his entire club career before retiring from football in 2017.
“You have the right mentality, people love football, the number of fans and the stadiums.
“The Women’s World Cup was an appetizer… and it would be really nice to have a Men’s World Cup as well.”
Totti, 47, added that a potential stumbling block with FIFA could be “too many round stadiums”. But he is adamant: “Australia has the potential to do great things in football if it is organized correctly.”
He was flown down by Racing City Group Australasia for a number of conferences.
The attacking midfielder made his Serie A debut in 1993 – and despite numerous offers elsewhere during his decorated career, Totti remained loyal to the Yellow and Red.
Totti is widely regarded as the club’s greatest player, scoring 250 goals in 619 appearances.
His highlight was winning a Serie A title in 2001 – before also being crowned Italian Footballer of the Year five times.
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