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Francesco Totti has revealed that he feels more pressure in his current role as a director than he did in his playing career.
Totti assumed a role as a club director following his retirement from football in 2017 - even if it did appear that he wanted to carry on playing. However, he has since continued his loyalty to the club by representing them off the pitch, in a role in which he is being given an increasing amount of responsibility. Asked in an interview with Bein Sport whether he feels more pressure as a director than a player, the ex-captain said: "I have another job, very challenging, very passionate and I have undertaken it with the right spirit, as if I was still a footballer. A new adventure has started and I am very happy. "Now there is more pressure. As a player you always managed to find some flashes of inspiration; this new role is different - it is more difficult." Totti, a World Cup winner in 2006, was also quizzed about the Italian national side, and he pointed to the plethora of Roma players who are currently doing well for the Azzurri. "[Roberto Mancini] is doing a good job, he has the chance to coach this national team full of young talent. Fortunately there are several Roma players: Cristante, Pellegrini, El Shaarawy, Florenzi, Zaniolo... players who for us are fundamental and the club is happy to have these internationals that can wear our colours all over the world." Totti has been tipped to have more of a say in Roma's transfer dealings following the departure of sporting director Monchi, and the King of Rome will be returning to the playing field on Thursday evening for a charity match against a team of Formula E drivers. The 42-year-old will also play against a team captained by Luis Figo - who has claimed that Totti deserved to win the Ballon D'Or in his career - in a six-a-side match in Rome in June.
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