Quote by Louis van Gaal (about Quotes about Football/Soccer)

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

Louis van Gaal

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Congratulation on signing the best coach in the world.

Louis van Gaal - 1991, on becoming Coach at Ajax

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

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

Louis van Gaal

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.

Louis van Gaal (as coach at Bayern Munich)

Bayern Munich

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

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

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

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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

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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

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 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

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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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 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 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

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

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

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.

We will come back.

Kylian Mbappé - December 2022, on Argentina winning the World Cup

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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

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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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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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If Barcelona was a German club, they'd be a case for a liquidator.

Uli Hoeneß - September 2021

FC Barcelona

The Real Madrid shirt is white. It can stain of mud, sweat and even of blood, but never of shame.

Santiago Bernabéu

Real Madrid

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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Some a-hole leaks it online and I'm like, you know, looking at the guy in the mirror brushing my teeth, "Dude, what have you done? This could be punishable by law!" But the internet forced the studio to say, "We're gonna make this movie", and 24 hours later, that movie had a green light.

Ryan Reynolds - September 2025

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