I didn't come from a council estate like a lot of the lads do.

An openly gay footballer would be exposed to abusive comments.

You are always flattered when big clubs are interested in you.

On the last day, Chelsea made a great proposal and I accepted.

It is a physical game here in England, but I can cope with it.

I have worked long and hard to reach the level I have reached.

With Messi in the side, we have the chance to win every title.

My private life has absolutely nothing to do with my football.

I was a pretty popular kid, and I participated in every sport.

I'd love to see a global competition other than the World Cup.

Glenn Hoddle was probably the unfunniest man I have ever known

My motivation has always been high. I've never doubted myself.

Souness critics must eat humble pie as he transforms Newcastle.

There's really no secret to success. You make your own success.

I don't think players care too much about stats and statistics.

I'm definitely playing the best football of my time at Chelsea.

To be honest with you, I never looked at soccer as a sacrifice.

If I ever wear a Chelsea shirt, you have permission to kill me.

I'm a strong believer that if you score goals, you win matches.

The secret of the team's success is easy - unity and hard work.

Strikers never lose games... we have to be honest and say that.

I would love to have been a golfer or any individual sportsman.

When one is young, one can become distracted and overconfident.

And the things that we fear are a weapon to be held against us.

The only people who should play for England are English people.

I cried at my son's sports day, for God's sake. I'm a huge baby

I felt sorry for the match ball - it came off the pitch crying.

I don't think there is anybody bigger or smaller than Maradona.

If you care about the people you work with then you work harder

I'm my own severest critic, and I realize when I make mistakes.

When I was young, it was a dream to play for Manchester United.

I played basketball and soccer my freshman year in high school.

I think Neuer changed the game of goalkeeping in the World Cup.

Messi is the best player in the world, but he's not invincible.

Sport is something that is very inspirational for young people.

If there is a magic stadium in Europe, then it is the Bernabeu.

I've always been surrounded by good people who rein me back in.

Even if I won so many titles, the first title is not forgotten.

I want to win with Monaco. I want to show that I'm 100 percent.

I had the opportunity to play in the Premier League, and I did.

Scholes is very influential for England at international level.

I hate players who always play the ball back to the goalkeeper.

The Fort Lauderdale Strikers is a team with history, tradition.

Like every Brazilian child, I always wanted to be a footballer.

I do not have regrets, I do not regret joining Manchester City.

I try to be precise with my passes but take some risks as well.

I've always said that even before Cameroon, I belong to Africa.

You need to know exactly where to be on the pitch at all times.

Messi is a star in every sense. He is not as timid as he seems.

Dream big and surround yourself with people that believe in you

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