In an interview, Totti talked about how he was suspended for spitting at Paulson during the 2004 European Cup.
In the first round of the 2004 European Cup, Italy drew 0-0 with Denmark. Totti lost his cool after being fouled many times during the game and spat at Danish player Paulson. After the game, Totti was suspended for an additional three games, and Italy failed to qualify in the subsequent group stage. Totti became the biggest person responsible for Italy's elimination from the European Cup.
Although more than 20 years have passed, Totti still remembers this. "I regret it. If I see that scene again today, I can't believe I really did it. From the beginning of the game, Paulson has been targeting me. Maybe it was too hot and I lost my mind. Maybe it was because of the braids I had at the time, haha."
Totti continued: "I can't understand what Paulson is saying. , but he stepped on my feet and pinched me secretly, which rarely happens on the court. Eventually I lost my patience, but to this day I am still ashamed of that day. If someone spits on me, I will chase him and want to kill him in front of everyone."
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