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Francesco Totti Signs Playful 'Ballando' Contract After Late-Night Guest Appearance

The football legend joined Rai 1's dance show spin-off after a delayed start, offering commentary, humor, and a symbolic commitment to next season.

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Overview

  • Francesco Totti appeared as a super guest on the May 16 episode of 'Sognando Ballando con le Stelle,' which aired 90 minutes late due to Jannik Sinner's tennis match.
  • The episode featured an emotional montage of Totti's football career highlights, including his iconic 'cucchiaio' penalty at Euro 2000 and 2006 World Cup moments.
  • Totti humorously critiqued the dance performances of fellow footballers like Maradona, Vieri, and Del Piero, showcasing his trademark wit.
  • Under persistent encouragement from host Milly Carlucci, Totti signed a symbolic contract to participate in the next season, joking that it wasn’t his real signature.
  • The live broadcast highlighted the challenges of late-night scheduling and Totti's playful reluctance, as he repeatedly mentioned his usual 8:30 PM bedtime.