The best Quotes by Louis van Gaal

Congratulation on signing the best coach in the world.

1991, on becoming Coach at Ajax

Am I the one who's so smart, or are you so stupid?

I've signed a contract with the Dutch national team until 2006. So I can win the World Cup not once but twice.

Running is for animals. You need a brain and a ball for football.

The Bavarian attitude to life suits me perfectly. Why? Bayerns motto is Mia san mia, We are who we are and I am who I am: confident, arrogant, dominant, honest, hard-working and innovative.

(as coach at Bayern Munich)

Bayern Munich

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Bayern Munich's crowning achievement came with a 1-0 victory over Paris Saint-Germain in the UEFA Champions League final in Lisbon. Kingsley Coman, a Parisian and former PSG prospect, scored early in the second half. Manuel Neuer, the brilliant goalkeeper, made sure the lead stood up.

(The Washington Post) - August 2020, about Bayern Munich winning the Champions League

Manuel Neuer Bayern Munich Champions League

Winning against Bayern Munich can't be anticipated, that makes them extra special.

Martin Schmidt (as sport director at Mainz 05) - April 2021

Bayern Munich 1. FSV Mainz 05

Serge Gnabry's double sinks Lyon. The Bayern Munich juggernaut rolls on. He made the difference to set up a mouthwatering final with Paris Saint-Germain on Sunday and leave Hansi Flick dreaming of the perfect finale to his debut season as the Bayern manager.

The Guardian - August 2020

Serge Gnabry Hansi Flick Bayern Munich

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

Bayern Munich

When you sign with Bayern Munich, the contract says that you have to win the German Championship.

Bastian Schweinsteiger

Bayern Munich

There's no team in the whole world, that drives to Munich and thinks: "We're gonna win this for sure."

Jürgen Klopp (as coach for Borussia Dortmund) - about Bayern Munich

Bayern Munich

FC Bayern is a great club, one of the best in the world, and it's enormous motivation for me to now play alongside these extraordinary players in a team. I know that this club, this team lives for titles and wins titles every year. I'm also driven by the hunger for success. I'll give my best for FC Bayern.

João Cancelo - February 2023

Bayern Munich

We're playing in this very, very cool arena where Bayern Munich plays, kind of the country's top soccer team, and it looks amazing in pictures. The chance to go across to another country, play a sport that I love... there's 3 million ticket requests for 67,000 seats. So the place is gonna be rocking and if it's anything like what I see in those German Bundesliga games this is gonna be one of the most epic games that we've ever played in. So I'm super excited.

Tom Brady - November 2022, about Bucs v. Seahawks in Munich

Bayern Munich Tampa Bay Buccaneers Seattle Seahawks

It's harder to defend the Champions League than to win it, because everyone is chasing FC Bayern right now. We're currently seen as the best team in the world - that means we're the team everyone wants to beat.

Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting - April 2021

Bayern Munich Champions League

All taxi drivers in Manchester are City fans. When you want to go to United, they'll drive you out in the sticks and dump you there.

Dino Toppmöller - August 2002

Manchester United Manchester City F.C.

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

Manchester United

At the end of this game, the European Cup will be only six feet away from you, and you'll not even able to touch it if we lose. And for many of you, that will be the closest you will ever get. Don't you dare come back in here without giving your all.

Alex Ferguson - May 1999, Half-time speech during Champions League finals

Manchester United

I thought I was joining Manchester United. I was mislead by all involved. I wasn't aware there was another Manchester club.

Robinho

Manchester United Manchester City F.C.

My problem at Manchester was the coach. Van Gaal was the worst of my career. I would score, assist, and the next day he would show me my misplaced passes.

Ángel Di María

Manchester United

There have always been strong teams at Manchester United. But this one is the strongest.

Paul Pogba - August 2021

Manchester United

My 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

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

Manchester United

My experience in Amsterdam is that cyclists ride where the hell they like and aim in a state of rage at all pedestrians while ringing their bell loudly, the concept of avoiding people being foreign to them.

Terry Pratchett

Amsterdam Bicycles

They say money can't buy happiness. But it can book your flight to Amsterdam - which is kinda the same.

Amsterdam

When Dortmund won here for the last time, 19 years ago, most of my players have still been quenched.

Jürgen Klopp

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Ed Sheeran did what I haven't seen too often before: Make people smile when leaving the Schalke Arena.

Toni Kroos - July 2022

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Ajax were a childhood love of mine.

Klaas-Jan Huntelaar

Ajax Amsterdam

I fell in love with football as I was later to fall in love with women: suddenly, inexplicably, uncritically, giving no thought to the pain or disruption it would bring with it.

Nick Hornby in Fever Pitch

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Fifa cannot sit by and see greed rule the football world. Nor shall we.

Sepp Blatter

Quotes about Football/Soccer FIFA Association

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

Real Madrid

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

Youssoufa Moukoko

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

Dubai

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

FIFA World Cup 2022

We 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

Soccer European Championships 2020

Strong teams have lost in Frankfurt - and so did we.

Manuel Neuer (as player at Bayern Munich) - January 2020

Eintracht Frankfurt

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

Neymar Paris Saint-Germain

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

Mino Raiola A.C. Milan

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

Death of Queen Elizabeth II

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.

David Beckham

Family Career

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

Liverpool F.C.

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.

Thomas Tuchel

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

Eintracht Frankfurt

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

Borussia Dortmund

If he stays, that would be a positive signal for Schalke. Raul is a super player and we need his high level of quality in order to be successful.

Klaas-Jan Huntelaar

FC Schalke 04

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