It was not until the 2017-18 season when Totti was officially backstage, De Rossi became the official captain of AS Roma. De Rossi’s loyalty and patience are not the only reasons why people respect him. In the play-off to win tickets to the 2018 World Cup with Sweden at home, Italy needed at least one […]
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De Rossi – the last gladiator of Rome (Part 3)
Not only Man City, giants like Real or Man Utd have all contacted De Rossi. But he remained faithful in Rome, to bear the irony nickname: Capitan Futuro (Captain of the Future). De Rossi is a born leader. On March 15, 2006, De Rossi first wore the captain’s armband against Middlesbrough in the UEFA Cup […]
De Rossi – the last gladiator of Rome (Part 2)
Throughout his career, De Rossi has proven himself to be one of the best midfielders in AS Roma history in particular and Italian football in general. He can play every position in the middle, from defensive midfield, center to act as a midfielder. An expert in fixed situations, De Rossi was also the most prolific […]
De Rossi – the last gladiator of Rome (Part 1)
Ending his modest career in title in early 2020, but Daniele de Rossi is remembered for his integrity and loyalty to AS Roma. For the majority of players, collective championships and individual awards are the most specific measure of career success. And De Rossi is one of the few exceptions. At club level, he only […]