I remember my first Champions League final in 1996: Juventus-Ajax. That's the clearest memory from my childhood. — Javier Mascherano Copy Share Image
For Argentina I'm a central midfielder. Always have been and always will be. — Javier Mascherano Copy Share Image
One lives every World Cup differently, mostly because one's age changes. — Javier Mascherano Copy Share Image
Although he may not be human, it’s good that Messi still thinks he is. — Javier Mascherano Copy Share Image
I've always been a very passionate football supporter, and I used to watch the Champions League. — Javier Mascherano Copy Share Image
I have had so many team-mates who have been technically better than me. — Javier Mascherano Copy Share Image
In football, 80% of the game is played in your head; the other 20% is physical and tactical. — Javier Mascherano Copy Share Image
Playing at coach is very easy; actually doing it is another thing. Put yourself in the coach's position, and you'll see how… — Javier Mascherano Copy Share Image
Honestly, after five, six months, I thought it was unlikely I'd be here long: my characteristics seemed to go against everything Barcelona… — Javier Mascherano Copy Share Image
Before I came to Barcelona, I only thought about one facet of the game: destroying. My qualities were completely defensive, and I… — Javier Mascherano Copy Share Image
Great players are very good technically, but they also have a huge amount of character because, without it, you will never get… — Javier Mascherano Copy Share Image
One day I won't play for Barcelona. I'll go and play somewhere else, and I'm sure I'll do so as a central… — Javier Mascherano Copy Share Image
Throughout all my career, I have been an honest person, responsible, and respectful of my team-mates and the clubs that I have… — Javier Mascherano Copy Share Image
I lived three unforgettable years with Liverpool. I will always be grateful for everything to the club and, especially, the fans. From… — Javier Mascherano Copy Share Image
When you are not winning games in a row, you don't have confidence, and it is difficult to show all the qualities… — Javier Mascherano Copy Share Image
It's not easy, being the best at what he does but still having the humility and desire to be close to those… — Javier Mascherano Copy Share Image
In my position, I've always admired Claude Makelele. I grew up watching him play. I was able to play against him in… — Javier Mascherano Copy Share Image
I was disappointed not to be able to sign [for Barcelona] last season. When the best club in the world calls you,… — Javier Mascherano Copy Share Image
I have always tried to live football from a survivalist perspective. — Javier Mascherano Copy Share Image
This is football: one day you win, one day you lose, and there's a very fine line between them. — Javier Mascherano Copy Share Image
Playing in England was a fantastic experience. In Liverpool, I felt at home and really, thoroughly enjoyed it. — Javier Mascherano Copy Share Image
I've always believed that training with great players makes you a better player. — Javier Mascherano Copy Share Image
The kudos and hierarchy of playing in the Premier League for a footballer is huge. — Javier Mascherano Copy Share Image
When I couldn't play at West Ham, I kept my mentality, and I went to train every day to be a better… — Javier Mascherano Copy Share Image
The Champions League was something very distant for us. I grew up in a very small town with 50,000 inhabitants, and it… — Javier Mascherano Copy Share Image
I didn't have the chance to play at West Ham, but in football, you always have a chance. When I went to… — Javier Mascherano Copy Share Image
Liverpool is a club where you need to be there to enjoy it. It's not worth owning Liverpool if you are going… — Javier Mascherano Copy Share Image
I lived three unforgettable years with Liverpool. I will always be grateful for everything to the club and, especially, the fans. From day one,… — Javier Mascherano Copy Share
I have had so many team-mates who have been technically better than me. — Javier Mascherano Copy Share
Throughout all my career, I have been an honest person, responsible, and respectful of my team-mates and the clubs that I have played for… — Javier Mascherano Copy Share
In football, 80% of the game is played in your head; the other 20% is physical and tactical. — Javier Mascherano Copy Share
I didn't have the chance to play at West Ham, but in football, you always have a chance. When I went to Liverpool, I… — Javier Mascherano Copy Share
Before I came to Barcelona, I only thought about one facet of the game: destroying. My qualities were completely defensive, and I wouldn't take… — Javier Mascherano Copy Share
I remember my first Champions League final in 1996: Juventus-Ajax. That's the clearest memory from my childhood. — Javier Mascherano Copy Share
One lives every World Cup differently, mostly because one's age changes. — Javier Mascherano Copy Share
Playing in England was a fantastic experience. In Liverpool, I felt at home and really, thoroughly enjoyed it. — Javier Mascherano Copy Share
The kudos and hierarchy of playing in the Premier League for a footballer is huge. — Javier Mascherano Copy Share
Liverpool is a club where you need to be there to enjoy it. It's not worth owning Liverpool if you are going to always… — Javier Mascherano Copy Share
Great players are very good technically, but they also have a huge amount of character because, without it, you will never get to see… — Javier Mascherano Copy Share
I don't go out to enjoy myself: I enjoy myself when I'm learning in training, but I don't enjoy the 90 minutes I spend… — Javier Mascherano Copy Share
![“I was disappointed not to be able to sign [for Barcelona] last season. When the best club in the world calls you, then it is something that you want to happen. I have signed for the only club who really wanted me. In no moment did I ever think that Inter was a possibility. Rafa valued me and…” quote by Javier Mascherano](https://sms4smile.com/q/img-quotes/1ad/javier-mascherano-17503_able_i-was-disappointed-not-to-be-able-to-sig_1805914.jpg)
