Mesut Ozil Quotes

I feel German, that's for sure. I grew up in Germany, I went to school in Germany and most of my friends are there. I play for Germany.

I have long been convinced that my artistic ideal stands or falls with Germany. Only the Germany that we love and desire can help us achieve that ideal.

My friends often tell me how very German I still am.

I would rather not tell you here things which every German has at heart.

I am happy to be a German. I'm proud, or I wouldn't be here in the team.

It's silly to say it about a tennis player, but I'm an unbelievable hero in Germany. And Germany needs heroes more than any place.

Thus we have at least a national song that unites all Germans, and is the symbol of our sixty-million nation.

I am almost German now.

The opportunity to play for the country itself gives you good confidence.

Germany is a nation which must always win.

I am flattered Serbia are interested in me and for the great effort they are making. But I am Spanish and my desire is to play for Spain.

I take playing for my country very seriously. It's a huge honor.

We are all proud that through God's powerful aid, we have become once more true Germans

I always look forward to playing for my national team, especially at a major tournament.

Being called up to the national team isn't a competition of who's more patriotic.

For me, coming to the national team is like coming home.

I've always been an England fan. I was born and bred here.

I came to Canada at a young age and I've been here for most of my life, so being able to play for this country is a really great experience and joy.

It's an honour to play with the Italy jersey.

It's a pleasure to play for England, and I will never say no.

I was able to play for and captain my country.

One hundred per cent, to play for Spain is my dream.

No matter where it is or who it's against, I will always be available for Scotland as long as I am fit.

I understand that it's always difficult for a national team to have a foreign manager. It's a nationalistic question that also flows into football.

You should not be flat playing for your country.