"I made my decision to retire from international football straight after the World Cup Final in Berlin,” Totti told the Gazzetta dello Sport on Tuesday.

The 31-year old skipper has announced his international retirement after last year’s World Cup triumph.

"The (Italian) Federation asked me to take some time and I did, but at the start of last season I told them that I wanted to quit and I have never reconsidered since, whether we qualified for Euro 2008 or not. “

The Azzurri’s coach Roberto Donadoni has opened the door for Totti to comeback several times but the latter was firm on his decision.

The Roman confirmed that he had a good relationship with Donadoni and wished his teammates the best of luck in their Euro 2008 campaign.