Jerome Boateng Quotes

Our country craves for the trophy of the African Cup of Nations. I am craving for such a trophy in my career.

It is very exciting to be playing in the Champions League because it is the dream of every player in the world.

I would say the best Croatian player in 2014 was Ivan Rakitic, leading Sevilla to Europa League glory and earning a big transfer to Barcelona.

I want to win the Champions League, which is a dream for all footballers, for a second time.

Playing in the Champions League and getting to the final is everything you could ask for.

Anything like having a good season at home for the club, or going as far as you can and having a great Champions League, has its repercussions when it comes to the Balon D'Or winner.

The Champions League is probably the biggest goal a footballer can have.

I believe an African team will one day win the World Cup, and it could even be in Brazil.

The Champions League is always special. I believe every player, every fan, every coach wants this trophy. It is unbelievable, and it is one of the greatest achievements you can have in football.

The first goal I scored for Brazil will live with me forever.

The Champions League is the one thing missing from my career. When I look at the history of the competition and the people that have taken part, the top, top players have all won it. For many, it is why they have been regarded as top players.

It's an accomplishment to play in the NFL.

To win the UEFA Cup with Valencia changed my life. It changed everything.

If Messi were Brazilian, he would be a world champion.

My best years were 2010 and 2011, and the 2010 World Cup was the most incredible experience. Our tiny nation reached the semi-finals, I finished joint-top scorer in South Africa, and my goal against Germany was voted the best of the tournament. I was also named the best player of that World Cup.

Coming to Europe and winning the Champions League with a great club like Bayern is everything I can ask for.

I want to be the best player in the history of Egyptian football.

A national team is a reflection of its country's football, and both Brazil and Argentina have earned respect for what they've achieved.

Playing in the Champions League is a big dream of mine. When you are a player and have a chance to play in it, it's a good thing.

When you're a child, you watch Brazil on TV and feel that desire to be a national team player, so when you get here, you make a dream come true, and it's a huge honour to me and to every player who wears the Brazil shirt.

Bayern is a dream destination for every player, one of the best clubs in the world, a real machine.

In my first year, I won the Premier League, and two cups after that, so I learned a lot from my experience in England, and I think it was all positive.

I remember at Man City when you saw people like Andy Cole walk through the door, you start thinking: 'We can get into Europe.'

I've wanted to put myself in that position to be the best wide receiver in the NFL, and I definitely think I'm putting my foot forward to make that claim.