Totti's son retires from football at 19

Being the son of a legend is often more of a hindrance than a help. The pressure of constant comparisons can be difficult to bear, as Cristian Totti can attest.

At just 19 years old, Francesco Totti's offspring has decided to retire prematurely. "I can't say anything, but I can confirm that I'm retiring. I won't play football anymore," he stated in an interview with 'La Nuova'.

'SER' reports that one of the reasons for his decision to retire is the pressure of being Totti's son. He has endured harsh criticism for not reaching the level his father had at his age.

Now, Cristian is leaving professional football but not abandoning the sport altogether. He will be at the Totti Football Academy, founded by his father and managed by his uncle Riccardo, where he will scout for new talent.