Edinson Cavani Quotes

I can honestly say that I never 'enjoyed' our meetings, but the respect I have for Peyton Manning as a competitor was, and will likely remain, second to none.

Bottom line, I have nothing but respect for Peyton Manning... He was always a great teammate to me; he's still a great friend to this day.

For me, the best defender I played against was Carles Puyol. He was my teammate, too, but my rival many times. Also, Roberto Ayala, the Argentinian centerback.

Playing with Wayne Rooney was a dream come true. He's a legend and a role model to me.

I am always pleased to talk about Buffon. He is an extraordinary player, a professional with values.

You cannot just switch football on and off; it's intense. There were times when I probably shouldn't have got involved in certain things and said certain things, but you feel that sometimes you have to stand up for what you believe. Maybe the supporters looked to me to stand up as well.

I am a great football player. I had my own club when I was 14 years old. Football is in my blood, and I have been a fan of Fulham for the last 30 years.

Ashley Cole is a fantastic defender. I have seen him keep the best players in the world quiet.

I went to the World Cup and didn't play, but I came back with an even higher opinion of Gareth Southgate. It's all about how you treat somebody.

I've got nothing to teach to the Italians - I love playing in this league.

I was always a great admirer of Zizou the player, but now I also admire him as a coach. I like how calm he is. This shows me that he's not showcasing for the public or the camera. He's a top trainer.

Players like Rio Ferdinand and Patrick Vieira have supported me, and I just want to say thank you.

I have all the respect in the world for the Patriots, and I respect Tom Brady tremendously.

I became a professional footballer because I love football.

As a teammate, Cristiano Ronaldo is a perfect '10.' I admire him professionally because he sets an example to follow both as a player and as a person.

I was a young player at Real, but working with players like Zidane and Beckham every day taught me such a lot: how you win and lose as a team and how you must respect your team-mates.

I'm a defender first and foremost - blocks, headers, vital tackles, or even just the communication side of it, which is massive but doesn't really get recognised.

There is so much I admire about Buffon. His longevity is remarkable, his loyalty to Juventus impeccable.

The Premier League is just a really cool league, the most interesting in the world, but you must always respect other big clubs and leagues.

The Premier League has forced me to develop different skills.

I can play with everyone, also with Robin van Persie.

At Maccabi, I played with a team that scored many goals and I was the dominant player, but that's not the case with Israel.

I think that Mbappe is better than Neymar because he's more consistent.

If you play for Manchester United, you have to be strong.

I'd like to play against Messi and Iniesta.