The best Quotes by Samuel Eto'o

The best Quotes by Samuel Eto'o

Samuel Eto'o Fils (born 10 March 1981) is a Cameroonian football administrator and former player who is the current president of the Cameroonian Football Federation from 11 December 2021. In his prime, Eto'o was regarded by pundits as one of the best strikers in the world, and he is regarded as one of the greatest African players of all time, winning the African Player of the Year a record four times.

It's good to dream, and I was born a dreamer.
I had to deal with it so often, I found ways of making a point against racism. When I played against Real Zaragoza, they chanted like monkeys and threw peanuts on the pitch. So when I scored, I danced in front of them like a monkey. When the same thing happened against Real Madrid, I scored and held my fist in a Black Power salute.
I come from one of the poorest countries in the world, and Cameroon is also one of the most beautiful countries in the world.
There is nothing more valuable than to be healthy and to have the hope of living a better day tomorrow.
All my coaches will tell you that I am a great professional.

Quotes about Samuel Eto'o

When I started watching football, my hero was Samuel Eto'o. He was a star. He was the player, the number nine. Everyone looked up to him and wanted to be like him.
Youssoufa Moukoko - September 2022

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When I arrived at Barcelona and saw Messi's face, and later Luis Suarez, I felt like it was a videogame.
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You always want to score against the opponent and if it's in El Clásico, even more.
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FC Barcelona is the only club in the world that doesn't have money but still buys any player they want.
Julian Nagelsmann - July 2022
I always wanted to play in La Liga, always wanted to play for a great club.
Robert Lewandowski - July 2022, about his transfer to FC Barcelona
I think Cruyff and Guardiola can go to a mental hospital together, shut up, sit there and play cards together. They would do football and Barcelona a great service.
Any one of Messi, Neymar, Xavi, or Suarez can take penalties; it doesn't matter.
It seems Barcelona are expected to win every title, but it is not always like this. People think Barca win automatically, but that's not the case.
To be a Barca goalkeeper, it's not enough to have quality. You have to make decisions and execute them.
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
That is where I realised how small I was. Some of the centre-backs are so big. You need to learn how to use your body better.
Youssoufa Moukoko - September 2022
Sometimes, I go on YouTube and I look at my goals because it gives you such positive thoughts. You get such confidence.
Youssoufa Moukoko - September 2022
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
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
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
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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
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.
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.
We will come back.
Kylian Mbappé - December 2022, on Argentina winning the World Cup
I'm very happy to be developing my skills in France, the country where I was born and grew up. I have tried to always keep challenging myself.
Kylian Mbappé - Mai 2022, nach Vertragsverlängerung bei PSG
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
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.
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.
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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.
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The Real Madrid shirt is white. It can stain of mud, sweat and even of blood, but never of shame.
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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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I'm leaving RB Leipzig with a heavy heart. I was always interested in becoming coach for Bayern Munich when the opportunity arises.
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