George Orwell Quotes

Soccer runs in my blood.

If it amuses you to hit people, you do boxing - you do taekwondo - whatever you want. But you don't play football.

Football is a game based on emotion and intelligence. Anyone can be clever, the trick is not to think the other guy is stupid.

It's not just the cheerleading thing I have a problem with, it's the whole jock enchilada. I'm all for a good game of basketball in teh driveway or a killer bike ride. But when there's tackling and grunting involved-- no thanks.

Football is a game of cliches, and I believe in every one of them.

When I watched the World Cup, I had the feeling that I wanted to be there.

I played for Chelsea for three-and-a-half years and I gave them my best to win against them and show my quality again. I didn't have anything to prove to them. I wanted to show my new club that I deserve to wear this Manchester United shirt.

Chelsea were looking at me, and one day I would love to play in The Premiership - for the fans, not the money. They can be losing 4-0 and still be cheering. That, more than anything, would attract me to The Premiership.

When I'm aggressive, all the other guys are aggressive, and somehow that's how we win games.

I am very happy to be playing for Dortmund.

I like many things in English football - everyone lives and breathes it here. Of course, that doesn't mean I don't like Spanish football.

I love this club, and to be wearing number 10 for Tottenham is amazing for me. I could not resist.

Football is a passion and I could not live that in Arabian football.

For those who are genuinely passionate about football, Barca are worthy of admiration.

Football, to me, is a passion, more than a game. It is everything. But more than anything, it is love for Roma. I have always been Roma. There has never been anything else.

People who don't like football don't appreciate my game, but I like it.

I wouldn't have any fears about coming to England because I have played against English sides in the Champions League and studied the English game.

Every day, you get to train with players like Diego Costa, and Eden Hazard is another lesson for you.

The World Cup is a unique event. When you see a blue shirt in a bar or in a pub, you immediately think of Italy. Scoring for your nation was a wonderful experience.

There is no better place to put things right than at the San Siro. It's the perfect stadium to play in.

I always watch the national team games and am a big fan.

It's the World Cup, and everyone wants to be there. No one will be burnt out; everyone will be raring to go.

Which player isn't motivated about playing in the World Cup?

Celtic's a brilliant football club, and they have an unbelievable fan base - one of the biggest in the world.

I will love the Champions League for life.