Gareth Barry Quotes

I've always wanted to play for Newcastle, and I've only had a little taste of that, so for me, it's about getting fit as soon as I can and getting back on the pitch for Newcastle and making more memories of the future.

I made it to the NFL and I had an injury, a really bad injury, actually, where I was out for 18 months in football. And the doctor said it was career-ending.

It was tough to quit football. But after I was injured, I didn't want people paying money to see only half a John Matuszak.

I've won a lot of trophies - like the FA Youth Cup and the reserves league a couple of times - but it would top it off to win the Premier League with the first team.

Unfortunately, my football career wasn't very long. The reason I finished playing was because I fractured both ankles in a matter of months.

I am here to win every possible title, including the Champions League.

I've played three seasons at Real Madrid; I've given my all. I've scored goals, I've won two leagues, and that's not easy.

Neymar and Hazard are amazing talents, but the player who gave me most trophies was Diego Costa.

Being out with an injury is always a tough thing, and coming back, you're never sure where you might fit in.

I scored about 40 goals with Roma, so that's quite good.

Of course I would return to Real Madrid once I win all there is to win with Chelsea and after a long and successful career at Chelsea.

I won the title three times with Ajax; I played in the Champions League final and won the league title with Atletico. I have also played in the World Cup.

When I was growing up in Australia my dream was to play in Serie A and for the national team.

I have said in the past that I would be happy to see out my career at Chelsea. I moved here to play in the best league in the world with one of the strongest teams.

As a football player, as a kid and as a professional athlete the moment of playing in the Super Bowl and winning a Super Bowl, that's what you play your whole career for.

I ended up breaking a bone in my foot early in my rookie season, and honestly, it was kind of a blessing. I had so much free time while being laid up that I put a lot of time in on film to understand the game from a different vantage point.

I'm very pleased to play for Manchester United. I want to hep the team get into the Champions League.

Of course, I believe injury has stopped me winning more tournaments.

I've played two World Cups. I've won the Champions League.

Like many professional footballers, I have the legacy of injuries picked up over my career but the effect on my day-to-day training and on matchday is non-existent.

As a young lad it's been your dream to play football and you get injuries and you've got to respond well to them and work really hard, because it's your dream to be on the pitch.

I hope I can help Chelsea win many trophies during my time at Stamford Bridge.

My target is to get as many call-ups as I can, get as many games as I can and win many trophies with Nigeria.

You're playing football for a living. There aren't many things better than that.

Any time you see your quarterback hurt, your heart drops for a second.