Rafael van der Vaart Quotes

I enjoyed my time at White Hart Lane, and I can't say thank you enough to the Spurs fans.

I was in awe every time I walked on to the field.

It is always a pride to return to the Bernabeu.

I miss walking out of the tunnel, the 90 minutes and the adrenalin rush that I'll never, ever replace.

I like the emotion in the English league. You look at the TV, and you see the stadium and the fans.

It's always an honor and a privilege to play in front of supporters from the club I grew up with.

Every time I score, I celebrate like the kid I was playing in the park.

My time at Bolton was fantastic. I didn't want to go. It's a fantastic stadium with fantastic fans, but I want to disappoint them.

I have very special memories of the West Ham fans.

Anfield comes alive on big European nights.

I enjoyed a wonderful career at White Hart Lane. I had some terrific highs as a player in the eighties and to go from there and have so many years on the coaching staff is something that makes me very proud.

New York, to me, even though I grew up here, there's something magical about it. I remember, every time I used to go to L.A. for work, when I'd come back and get off the plane and be driving towards the landscape of the city, I'd be beside myself with joy. It doesn't matter how many times!

When you hear people scream because they're about to hear a song that has been a part of their life, there's nothing like that.

Football is magic for me: it is a special feeling every time I walk out on to the pitch and touch the ball. That is how I would define what magic is.

My Number 1 Award is going to go on my mantelpiece, and I'll probably kiss it for two weeks solid every time I pass it!

Emotions always play a part, especially on Champions League nights at the Bernabeu.

I had a tremendous four seasons there in Denver, and you know, those are four years that I'll always hold very close to my heart.

Coming to Crystal Palace, I'm really excited to be playing. There's still massive competition here.

It's probably the happiest moment for me, to play in a World Cup hosted in Africa.

I hope that the future is great for West Ham.

There is literally nothing I can describe that's better than scoring at Celtic Park.

I'm really happy that I've got the Champions League medal around my neck and the trophy sat by my side.

I am so happy when I feel emotion about the way my team plays.

Juve is my home.

I've missed a lot of football.