Everybody in Argentina can remember the hand of God in the England match in the 1986 World Cup. Now, in my country, the hand of God has brought us an Argentinian pope.
March 2013
When people succeed, it is because of hard work. Luck has nothing to do with success.
Messi scores a goal and celebrates. Cristiano scores a goal and poses like he's in a shampoo commercial.
I am black or white, I'll never be grey in my life.
Maybe Neymar is the best player in the world, but only if you say Messi is from a different planet.
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It's crazy that it has happened this way. I wanted it very much. I knew God was going to give it to me, I sensed it was going to be this.
Lionel Messi - December 2022, on Argentina winning the World Cup
I feel great bitterness, it is disappointing to start this way. Now we must turn the page and show that we are a strong team.
Lionel Messi - November 2022, on losing against Saudi-Arabia
The moment I arrived in Paris I felt very happy. And I really want to begin the training sessions.
Lionel Messi - August 2021
These recent days, I've given lots of thought to what I can say and the truth is that I can't think of anything. This is really difficult for me after so many years.
Lionel Messi - August 2021, Farewell press conference FC Barcelona
It was an incredible Cup! We know that we can still improve many things. But I couldn't be more proud to be captain of this spectacular team.
Lionel Messi - July 2021, after Copa América
finals
You have to fight to reach your dream. You have to sacrifice and work hard for it.
A child's smile is worth more than all the money in the world.
Sometimes you have to accept you can't win all the time.
It's scoring goals that's great, whether against Brazil or anybody else.
I repeat what I always say: I want the best for Argentina in every way. I never try to make trouble for anybody.
Goals are only important if they win games.
I want to finish with dignity so in a good club. It doesn't mean that to go USA or Qatar or Dubai is not good but I don't see myself there.
Cristiano Ronaldo - November 2015
We want to win this World Cup. The group is very strong. And I want to take this opportunity to stop the talking about me. Stop asking other players about me. You can ask them questions about the World Cup and their expectations.
Cristiano Ronaldo - November 2022
I don't have respect for him because he doesn't show respect for me. If you don't have respect for me, I'm never gonna have respect for you.
Cristiano Ronaldo - November 2022, on Coach Erik ten Hag
Your love makes me strong, your hate makes me unstoppable!
My return to Old Trafford was just a brief reminder of why this stadium is known as the Theater of Dreams.
Cristiano Ronaldo - September 2021
1My first Cup, my first call to the Portuguese National team, my first Champions League, my first Golden Boot and my first Ballon d'Or, they were all born from this special connection between me and the Red Devils. History has been written in the past and history will be written once again! You have my word!
Cristiano Ronaldo - August 2021, about returning to Manchester United
I love Manchester United. It's great there, they support me a lot. I'm very good here at Madrid, but in the future, nobody knows. Let's see what's gonna happen.
Cristiano Ronaldo - November 2015
Losing hurts me... it's something I still haven't learned to live with. Yesterday when I lost, I went to give a hug to the biggest and best in history. My friend and brother Messi.
Neymar - July 2021, after Copa América
finals
When I arrived at Barcelona and saw Messi's face, and later Luis Suarez, I felt like it was a videogame.
It is very simple, Messi is the best in the world, and if you give him a little bit of space, he can do whatever he wants.
Messi deserves to win this World Cup for all he has done for football.
Above all, I want to be happy, and at Barcelona, I'm happy.
Today is the end of Argentina's decline. Today is the end of the model of an omnipresent state that impoverishes Argentines.
Javier Milei - November 2023
Micky Mouse is the aspiration of every Argentine politician because he is a disgusting rodent whom everybody loves.
Success is all about having the confidence to shoot for something even if it seems impossible.
The secret behind success isn't as much of a secret as people think. It's pretty simple. It's working as hard as you can to accomplish what you want.
I don't think about money when I make these kinds of decisions. I play for the love of the game. I loved the feeling I got from Real Madrid.
Jude Bellingham - June 2023
I think he's a really good talent, really promising talent. I think if you meet the boy as well, an excellent boy - very humble, he's got his feet firmly on the ground, which is the most important thing for a young player. And I think he's got the world at his feet as long as he can stay focussed.
Jude Bellingham - September 2020
What am I supposed to say about that? I'm a goalkeeper.
Manuel Neuer (as player at Bayern Munich) - December 2019, about making use of goal opportunities at Bayern Munich
1We know about the strength of the French players and are respectful. I think they feel the same way.
Manuel Neuer - June 2021, before Germany - France
Since I left France, everything has gone downhill. France needs me, I don't need France. Even if you have Mbappé, Neymar and Messi, it doesn't help you because you don't have God.
Zlatan Ibrahimović - October 2022
This is for Mino Raiola. It's the first title I have won without Mino by my side. I was close to signing for Napoli, then he told me that I was the only one who could save Milan. So I dedicate it to him.
Zlatan Ibrahimović - May 2022
I'm truly saddened by the death of Her Majesty, The Queen. What an outpouring of love and respect we saw for the Platinum Jubilee for her life of service. How devastated we all feel today shows what she has meant to people in this country and around the world.
David Beckham - September 2022
In my career, there's many things I've won and many things I've achieved, but for me, my greatest achievement is my children and my family. It's about being a good father, a good husband, just being connected to family as much as possible.
We have to accept the quality of the opponent, this is maybe the most dangerous attacking side at the moment in Europe.
Thomas Tuchel (as coach for Chelsea F.C.) - February 2022
I say that the top players are the ones who work hardest. They are the easiest to handle - they know what it takes to stay at the best level.
I have dreamed of this. This is a historic night for this club and for me, this is my first European title. I will remember this for all my life.
Rafael Santos Borré - May 2022, about Eintracht Frankfurt winning the Europa League
We'll be waiting for him like a wife, waiting for her husband to be released from prison.
Jürgen Klopp (as coach for Borussia Dortmund) - about the hurt Mats Hummels
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Toni Kroos - July 2022
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(The Washington Post) - August 2020, about Bayern Munich winning the Champions League
2The Real Madrid shirt is white. It can stain of mud, sweat and even of blood, but never of shame.
I felt like a child amongst all the established players. First of all I had to prove myself in training and earn respect and over several months show what I was capable of.
Florian Wirtz - July 2021
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Dino Toppmöller - August 2002
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