Controversial appearance in Moscow, in full war between Russia and Ukraine »Francesco Totti, at Vladimir Putin

Numerous panels with his face have embraced Moscow in recent weeks, arousing controversy in Italy, taking into account the invasion triggered by Russia in Ukraine, on February 24, 2022.

VIDEO. Francesco Toti arrived in Moscow

Grande Capitano. Libero di fare sempre quello che vuoi. All è arrivato a mosca. 💪💪💪 pic.twitter.com/mwuf5i4sdk

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Toti ignored the criticisms of Italy and arrived in Russia, along with Christian, his son. Francesco Toti is the image of a bookmaker, Betsson, involved in an event organized in the Russian capital.

The event attended by Totti is called International RB Award, having the status of guest of honor.

The reason why you all did this travel would be the financial motivation: “We don't give details but it's a six -digit number in euros”, Said the general manager of Bookmaker rating (evening sponsor), Asker Tkhalidzhokov.

Andrea Massaroni, from the Political Party +Europe, had declared before the visit of Totti that he asked him to cancel his participation: “Francesco, Rome loves you for your soul, for your generosity. It does not allow these qualities to be associated with those who violate human rights and democracy. Stay on the good side of history.”

I am neither politician nor diplomat, but a sportsman who promotes his values ​​worldwide.

I have always done it, first as a footballer and now in a new quality. For years I have been going to all the countries where I was invited to talk about sports and I would have no problem going to Kiev for the same purposes.

That being said, if I received a request from a competent body not to participate in the Moscow event, I would not hesitate to take a step back.

– Francesco allitwo weeks before visit to Moscow