Cristiano Ronaldo’s statement Ballon d’or victory pulled him level with Barcelona playmaker Lionel Messi on five awards apiece but Francesco Totti believes that Messi is the best.

Roma coach Luciano Spalletti said securing a win, and not giving Francesco Totti a full game on his swansong, remains the priority in their final match of the season at home to Genoa.

Barcelona's Lionel Messi and Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt joined a long list of global sports stars in offering birthday tributes

Iconic Roma captain Francesco Totti will stay at the capital outfit for a 24th season, the club's general manager Mauro Baldissoni says in a television interview on Friday.

Francesco Totti came off the bench to make his 600th league appearance for AS Roma as they beat in-form Chievo 3-0.