Giancarlo De Cataldo: How Favino and I are connected to Roma

Giancarlo De Cataldo, a judge and writer, well-known for his authorship of the crime novel ‘Romanzo Criminale’, has shared his football passion in an interview with Corriere della Sera.

In the interview, De Cataldo spoke about his humorous exchanges with renowned Italian actor, Pierfrancesco Favino, stating, “When we meet, we create make-believe football commentary for Roma. He pretends to be a disgruntled Roma fan calling into a radio show, and I act as his counterpart. We tend to have a good laugh.”

De Cataldo’s passion for football, particularly the Roman team, was highlighted in these playful interactions, reinforcing the well-known Italian love for the beautiful game.