Son Heung-min Quotes

At the Olympics, you there to do a job. I feel you should take it seriously. You should be respectful. You are putting on the red-white-and-blue and going out there to perform for your country.

You're looking for players whose name on the front of the sweater is more important than the one on the back. I look for these players to play hard, to play smart and to represent their country.

I have played with seriousness and in a professional way for my country.

When you're 38 years old and you've already been in three World Cups... one thing I've learned, especially when you play for your country, is, 'I'm there for my country.'

The national team requires a work commitment but also a personal one as well. To lead your country is something very different.

Every time we play for Pakistan, we are playing to win.

Playing for South Africa is an absolute honour, and I don't feel like I need to relax. Every game I take more than seriously.

It's the best feeling, representing your country, and I always want to perform and give 100% for the team.

We're all determined to do whatever it takes to honour the national team jersey.

Every game I've ever played, regardless if it was pre-season or Super Bowl, meant the same to me, and I laid it all on the line.

When I competed, it was for honor and country. It was a privilege to be a part of the U.S. team.

We have a culture in Freeport, especially in our football department. We feel that we're the best team on Long Island, in New York, hands down.

The England team must always be respected. They always fight to the end.

When I look back at football, I've always said to myself, 'I'd rather leave the game and have something in my tank rather than have left all of me out on the field.'

The Olympic Games are a national cause, and a national cause calls for a nationwide attitude.

A player should be disparaged if he gives less than his all, if he doesn't give 100%, no matter what shirt he's wearing. Whether it's your national team, your club, or little league. Yes, there are friendly matches, recreational ones, and so on, but sport in its essence is about giving your best.

Football is about winning; it's that simple. You have to love what you do. If you're here for the money, than you don't belong here.

I will play with anyone for my country. I may have my personal preferences, but such preferences have never come in the way of playing for India.

As athletes, we want to represent our country to the best of our ability.

When it's time to play, I'm going to come play. I'm going to play the right way. I'm going to try to help my team in all directions, blocking and catching. If I don't have the ball in my hand, I'm going to protect, block down the field. I'm going to do whatever it takes to win.

When two players are playing with passion for their country, that's good to see.

I just go out there to show them I'm going to play the right way regardless of what position or what situation I'm in.

Some things as an athlete are very important for us. Representing our country for us is important.

I play hard for my ballclub. Whatever uniform I put on, I'm going to bleed and die.

I don't think, when you are involved with England, you can ever write any game or tournament off - that wouldn't be acceptable.