JAKARTA - Italian television presenter Ilary Blasi has parted ways with former AS Roma captain Francesco Totti. In fact, the two have been married for 20 years.
This was confirmed by the Italian football legend. He said separating was the best way after their marriage was hit by a crisis.
"After 20 years together, my relationship with Ilary has unfortunately come to an end. Everything I have said and done over the last few months is to protect our children, who were and will always be an absolute priority in my life," Totti said, as quoted by the Daily Stars.
"I am trying to overcome the crisis in our marriage, but today I realize the choice to separate, even though painful, can no longer be avoided. I will continue to unite with Ilary in raising our three wonderful children, always with great respect for my wife, " he continued.
Totti later said the separation process would remain a personal matter. He did not want to make additional statements regarding this matter.
Totti also urged everyone to avoid speculation. He also asked all parties to respect the privacy of his family.
Totti met blonde Blasi in 2002 and married three years later in June 2005. So popular was the couple that Sky Italia paid for the rights to broadcast their ceremony.
They have three children, namely Christian (16 years), Chanel (15 years), and Isabel (6 years). But Totti and Blasi's two-decade romance has now ended with sad news.
Ilary Blasi also gave a message to her fans. He said: "After 20 years together and three amazing children, my marriage to Francesco is over. The separation process will remain a private matter and I will make no further statements.
Just like Francesco Totti, he also urged everyone to avoid speculation and respect the privacy of his family.
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