The president of the Football Federation, Giancarlo Abete is open to a return of Francesco Totti in the National team, at least for a friendly celebration: "The doors are open for him and for all the champions that have honored the national team".

"Prandelli answered a specific question, appreciating the quality of a player like Totti. All paths are possible, but what is true for Totti is true for other champions that have worn the blue shirt. Prandelli’s  positive response does not mean it is  'exclusive’ - says the federal chief executive speaking on Radio Anch'io Sport -. We have a friendly with Romania in November, then in February with Germany. There will be another at the end of March: we will follow a technical course, but the National is the home of those who honored the magic ‘azzura’ shirt ".

Then he spoke of Prandelli’s team: "The national team must grow. Our football has always been of quality, but we are in an important moment of generational change. We must have patience; we are trying to our find game and results through work and sacrifice. We must have confidence and awareness", "Prandelli - Abete added - is trying to build a team, you have to let him work with the hope that the national team will grow further".