Essam El Hadary Quotes

I think when you play for your country, in whatever sport it is, that's the biggest accomplishment in the world.

Representing my country will always be one of my proudest achievements, and I feel honoured to have played for England.

If I remain healthy, I can win more races, but I don't think so much about setting new records. I'm already proud to have become the leading Austrian World Cup racer.

The benefit is competition, the thrill of playing in the Olympics, being an Olympian, playing against the best.

When I competed, it was for honor and country. It was a privilege to be a part of the U.S. team.

I am as passionate about the England team as anyone.

That's what makes the Ryder Cup in golf so much better than the Masters or the U.S. Open. To be a part of something that is not about personal achievement, but about representing everyone and sharing it with the whole country, it's wonderful.

I am hugely proud to have played for Ireland.

I have won Russia at least 16 world championships. I have fought for my country.

I will play with anyone for my country. I may have my personal preferences, but such preferences have never come in the way of playing for India.

I love playing for Wales.

For Americans, of course, it's football, basketball, and baseball. We live for it. In many ways, it sums up who we are. In Iran, it's all about wrestling. The patriotism toward their country comes out in the way they wrestle, so it makes sense why they're the best.

The World Cup is the World Cup, and I'm sad I won't play in it; that's my only regret. But to play a friendly with my national team, I did it many times, so it's not something I'm missing.

Every rugby player in Australia and New Zealand or wherever they are from wants to play in the World Cup, and I am no different.

There is only one thing that matters to me: the France team.

To be in the national team is wonderful in it's own right. For me, playing against Brazil or Venezuela is the same.

Obviously, any player wants to set a record.

An opportunity to play for your country is never senseless and especially when the games are competitive.

When I was younger Canada took me in. Being able to represent my country in a World Cup would be an amazing experience.

To play for the national team is the most beautiful thing there is.

It's that great feeling, like the first man on the moon, the first man to run a mile in under four minutes. And now, I'm the first to deadlift half a ton. It's history, and I'm very proud to be a part of it.

The World Cup focus is football. Team U.S.A. is more than football.

I always dreamt that, but I never thought I will be here one day playing my 100th game for South Africa. It's an absolute honour and privilege, being given the opportunity by the lovely people from South Africa.

French people love sport, and they love their national teams even more.

It's going to be a massive honour to represent your country, if selected, for the World Cup.