Fernandinho Quotes

Playing for England is always the main priority.

I've been through the process qualifying for the World Cup, which is an amazing, two-year process. It was an honor to represent the U.S. and to represent the city of Los Angeles and California.

The Egyptian FA have tried to persuade me to play for them, but all I'm dreaming about is the blue jersey.

I've always dreamed of playing in the World Cup and wearing the Selecao jersey, but I knew how difficult that was, what with me playing in Ukraine for Shakhtar.

To be in the national team is wonderful in it's own right. For me, playing against Brazil or Venezuela is the same.

My dream was to play for France. It's been my dream since childhood.

It's so important to be chosen for the national team. For the Copa America, for the World Cup, or just friendly matches, it's such an honour to reach that stage and be chosen for the team. People expect players to wear Brazil's shirt, win the title with pride, and keep winning. You have to have the mental strength to get over this pressure.

Would I have preferred not to play in a home World Cup for Brazil, a privilege that most people in this world can only dream of? Not a chance.

I was always happy to play for the Dutch national team.

Playing in the Copa America would be an important thing for me, just like the Olympics, because Brazil has never won the gold medal there.

For Brazil, the World Cup really starts in the knockout rounds.

Bernard is a great player, a player for the Brazilian national team, and I also followed his progress with Atletico Mineiro.

Leading my country out at the World Cup was something I'll never forget.

I wish I could play the World Cup; that's one of my dreams.

Brazil goes into every World Cup expecting to win - so when it is in Brazil it is expected even more. You can't understand what the World Cup means to our country.

I love scoring goals for England and playing for England. That's one of the reasons I didn't retire - I love playing for my country.

I'd love to go and I'd love to play for my country and go to a World Cup again. I've got to accept I'm not in the current squad and just think, 'If I get it, it's a bonus and I'll give it everything.' But it's hard to do when you've been thinking a different way all your life.

I am hugely proud to have played for Ireland.

The World Cup needs a brilliant Brazilian team.

I'm delighted when Scotland qualify either for the World Cup or the European Championship. I always take a vested interest in Scotland's result, and it creates the opportunity for a drink in our house when they do well.

I've played with Jan Vertonghen for Ajax and the national team.

It would be fantastic to play against Germany and Brazil.

My dream was always to play for Brazil.

I never thought of playing for Italy.

Scoring a goal for England is special. Scoring in a World Cup is even more special.