Totti wouldn't know Middle East from midfield, says di Canio

With over two weeks still to go before the Rome derby, the war of words has already begun with Lazio captain Paolo Di Canio quick to respond to controversial comments made by Roma skipper Francesco Totti in the build-up to the New Year match.

Totti, who on Sunday became his club’s all-time scorer with 108 goals, spoke of the eagerly-anticipated encounter that will see Lazio host Roma on January 6. “I’m already preparing for the derby which I aim to win,” said Totti.