Diego Forlan Quotes

I did enjoy football, but the injury factor for me, you know, I had so many issues. I don't know how long my career would've been.

I can't play football forever.

I've had one very bad ankle injury but otherwise I've been incredibly lucky with my fitness. I've worked hard at it and I've always been fit even compared to other players. That sustains you through various parts of your career, but I am 36.

I'm glad that I just played baseball, because I'm sure I had a much longer baseball career than I would've had a football career. I did miss football, but I didn't miss some of the injuries from football.

What I'm doing with my body and with my golf game, I'm trying to extend the longevity of my career.

My coach keeps telling me to say I'm not going to retire. I should just go through the motions and see what I feel every year and see if I really want to do it, but personally, I want to do it, but my coach says just take your time, don't rush.

I do not forecast playing until 38 or 39.

If I'm healthy and the Chargers still want me to hang around, I'm going to go until they tell me to get out.

I think, at 32, you are past your prime as a footballer.

I want to try to have fun as long as I can and play football at a high level. I do not know how long that will go on.

When I was younger, I thought I would finish in my mid-30s because that is normal for most players.

I've played for 15 years and played in five major tournaments. I know what it gives me in terms of the joy, in terms of the love for the game. But I'm done with it.

Mark Hughes played until he was nearly 40 at a decent level, and I think I can do the same.

I think as a professional sportsman you're aware that your time is limited.

Unfortunately, the life of a player is not forever.

You can't do WWE forever; like, your body will just not hold up.

The footballer's career is very long and staying on the top for many years is always very difficult.

For me, I just focus on playing, playing at a high level. And when you can't do that any longer, you've got to get off the train.

I am a professional footballer and as long as I'm able to make a contribution, I'll be doing all I can to stay at the top.

I think fitness and performance levels are the right indicators to determine if it's the time to leave the scene.

Of course I want to keep playing; that's the best thing for any footballer. But I'm looking forward to not having to put my body through the pain, I have to say.

I've been in football a long time now and I've seen plenty of managers and players come and go. It is part and parcel of the game.

Playing professional football is something I'll never be able to do.

I don't want people losing respect for me as a player. I want to go out in every game and perform to the highest level. I have no retirement plans. I've had a lot of injuries but I want to continue playing.

I've said many times in the past that my career's not going to go on much longer; I'm not going to keep going and riding until I'm in my 30s and things like this.