Ronaldinho is better than Cristiano Ronaldo, but neither are as good as Leo Messi.

David Alaba has a very good left foot. He's scored some good goals and free kicks.

With him in defense, we could play Arthur Askey in goal. (after signing Ron Yeats)

Anybody who can do anything in Leicester but make a jumper has got to be a genius.

I've decided to pick my moment to retire very carefully - in about 200 years time.

There is nothing more deceptive, more grandeur, than the delusion of a single man.

Our problems come not from what we believe, but from how we believe in what we do.

At Barcelona, it wasn't about winning all the time; it was first about how to win.

I'm a very restless person, and new experiences excite me more than anything else.

Coaching is not something I'm passionate about. I'm passionate about coaching kids

Keeping fit is really important as playing football is all I've ever wanted to do.

History reveals that left-brain people have been creating art for a long time now.

This is football, so you need to be clever to understand the moment and win games.

I am not against freedom of speech, and I recognise the value of fair publication.

Everybody knows the Premier League is so difficult, we have to think step by step.

You have no idea how hard it is to grieve and fall madly in love at the same time.

I'm not desperate [but] I know that some day I'll be the coach again of some team.

My mind was always set on joining Manchester United. How can you not go to United?

My injury I told myself to deal with it, and bounce back stronger. I think I have.

If you really examine your own opinions, you'll normally come up with a better one

We will work as a group, we need to be a real team, that is the only way to go far

Obviously, there are many clubs that make me dream, like Real Madrid or Barcelona.

I know that there are many people who are hoping that things don't go well for me.

At Helsingborgs, there were ups and downs, and you need to learn how to handle it.

It's difficult when you have a new baby but, at the same time, a nice distraction.

I've worked on the physical side and I think I'm a player that can do most things.

The kudos and hierarchy of playing in the Premier League for a footballer is huge.

If you play on possession, you don't have to defend, because there's only one ball

In my teams, the goalie is the first attacker, and the striker the first defender.

I always say, whether it's Liverpool or England, it's not just me who is a leader.

Paulinho is like a black Lampard, but also makes headed goals. He is a phenomenon.

My family, and my belief in God and Jesus, are the things which determine my life.

They're the second best team in the world, and there's no higher praise than that.

If I finish tomorrow and look back on the past years, I' d say, 'that wasn't bad'.

You have to fight to reach your dream. You have to sacrifice and work hard for it.

The day you think there is no improvements to be made is a sad one for any player.

When you are in the World Cup, you must focus on seven matches and not losing any.

I cried when Mario Gotze told me hell leave Borussia Dortmund & join Bayern Munich

If you are a top player in England, the cult around you is bigger than in Germany.

We do not owe any soul, except that which played the most vital role in our lives.

Robben is more of a one-on-one individualist. He's a player who can decide a game.

A new club is like having a new girlfriend – you don't have feelings straight away

Best atmosphere I ever played in was at Celtic Park in the UEFA Cup for Liverpool.

To surrender is not giving up the struggle, but finding peace within the struggle.

Football without Messi and Messi without football are not things that go together.

I want to do my best to make the people happy. I play with my heart for the sport.

I always think that I would have become an actor if I hadn't been a soccer player.

You get injuries, but football is something you have in your blood, in your heart.

Dont just go there and play. Go there and play with pride and show your ambitions.

For me their biggest threat is when they get into the attacking part of the field.

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