Javier Zanetti Quotes

I have always found it an honor that people have wanted to buy my shirt and an honor that fans turn up to watch the team I am playing in. I have always found that a huge honor.

I'm constantly humbled.

You mustn't take any award so seriously.

I think anytime you get nominated for an award, it's a very humbling thing.

I was saluted by Alex Ferguson when I was subbed and that made me very happy.

To be honest, proper recognition has only come from the fans. I don't want to be hard, and I don't want to be negative, but I want to be honest.

If people want to put me up on their walls, I'll love it.

I moved out to Los Angeles a fan of many people, and meeting people I put on a pedestal that just disappointed me. Without fans, this business would not exist, so I try and say that we're all on the same level.

If I ever score against Spurs, I won't celebrate. Even if it's the best goal in the world, I'll keep it subdued. It's a respect thing. The fans were brilliant towards me; I'll be playing against my friends and I can't forget that.

The love of these people and of my fans mean more than any award or special accomplishment.

You do not boo an Olympic Gold Medalist. I'm the best in the world. I came here for you. You don't boo me.

When you get the respect of the fans, it's very hard not to be happy.

I'm famous for being nicer to my fans than anyone on the face of the Earth because I figure a) They pay my salary, and b) It's probably like a big moment in your life to meet somebody so I would say, just come on up.

Idolizing is a strong word, though. I'm happy that people respond well to the work I'm doing now. If anyone admires what I'm doing in any way, then I'm really proud of it.

When I asked my mother why crowds shouted my name and said 'We love you,' she would dust it off by saying, 'Your work makes them happy.' She never let it go to my head.

Sometime you need to give credit to the opposition.

For me, awards are a token of respect that people are giving me. So no matter how many awards I am receiving, I always feel emotional.

I don't want to get blase about being recognised. It's pretty amazing.

My Hall of Fame speech was about respect for the game.

You don't want to be too proud, to get carried away, but if people give you praise, you don't want to throw it back.

I'm very humble that people are accepting me, and they are proud that I'm their quarterback.

I want to thank everybody for every day that I have spent at Valencia CF. It has been an honour and a source of pride for me.

It'd be an honor to play anywhere.

I'm very proud of The Rock.

I have respect for every level of football.