This whole 'tired footballers' and three-games-a-week thing is an absolute myth. — Gary Lineker Copy Share Image
A good thing for footballers is not to think too much, especially when you've got to move to a big team like… — Sadio Mane Copy Share Image
Footballers are always subject to criticism, but the world knows how good a player Neymar is and knows about the quality in… — Hulk Copy Share Image
There are some who when they play football they carry the ball ta-ta-ta, but they are jugglers not footballers. The less you… — Alfredo Di Stefano Copy Share Image
Sometimes you look at footballers and think they're selfish or they don't bring a good image to society. But sometimes people underestimate… — Juan Mata Copy Share Image
“Football Coaches do play football matches; their attitudes toward the game in times of tendencies of losing can cause a change in… — Israelmore Ayivor Copy Share Image
People think footballers are all like robots - we can control everything on the pitch. But your heart is beating 200 times… — Didier Drogba Copy Share Image
One of our problems is the culture of Brazil which focuses on men's football. Of course we would like to change that.… — Marta Copy Share Image
Most footballers are quite tense, aren't they? So many footballers have been stitched up over the years. They've got to mind what… — Sol Campbell Copy Share Image
In the past, I admit, I have not been a strong supporter of our top footballers, who seem to get paid a… — Tanni Grey-Thompson Copy Share Image
When you spend time with people who have served our country in the military or doctors and nurses, it is embarrassing when… — Wayne Bridge Copy Share Image
I run an academy in Spain for young footballers who are released by their clubs and who, in my opinion, deserve a… — Glenn Hoddle Copy Share Image
Footballers feel this immense pressure to perform and be at the top level all of the time. It can have an effect… — Eidur Gudjohnsen Copy Share Image
It was an honor to be invited to visit Real Madrid's training ground and meet Raul, Ronaldo, Kaka, and all the other… — Rey Mysterio Copy Share Image
If there is something I would go back and change it would have been to have lined up some other interest outside… — Wayne Bridge Copy Share Image
In all honesty, of course it is lovey that your boys want to play football and can reach a certain level and… — Eidur Gudjohnsen Copy Share Image
We are footballers, so if you've got to play with someone, you've got to play with them. What happens off the pitch,… — Lucy Bronze Copy Share Image
Actors, movie stars, rock stars, I can meet them with no worries - but with footballers I go weak at the knees.… — Matt Smith Copy Share Image
Footballers do get a hard time, and there is a lot of generalization going on. When you get to meet players and… — Frank Lampard Copy Share Image
Some footballers develop reputations for rolling around, diving, flopping, dropping. But Messi is different. If he wants to keep the ball and… — Chris Sutton Copy Share Image
As much as footballers want to talk about how terrible it is for them, look at what's happening in the black community… — John Barnes Copy Share Image
We are a great fit, and I'm excited about the chance to influence a new generation of young footballers alongside Warrior. — Marouane Fellaini Copy Share Image
There's something really cool about being able to fly to South Africa and watch one of the most talented African footballers wearing… — Kehinde Wiley Copy Share Image
As a cricketer you can go under the radar. It's not like we're footballers who get papped everywhere. I can go down… — James Anderson Copy Share Image
When I was a footballer, I surrounded myself with footballers. We were all friends. But in Brasilia you don't know who your… — Pele Copy Share Image
I was fortunate to play with so many wonderful footballers and under the greatest manager of all time, but I do believe… — Paul Scholes Copy Share Image
Per has had a career that not many footballers can match. He is experienced enough to decide his own way forward. Since… — Serge Gnabry Copy Share Image
In the past, I have suggested footballers should have some kind of performance-related pay - which didn't go down too well with… — David James Copy Share Image
Footballers are more likely to work better if they get a pat on their back from the boss. A knife in the… — Gary Lineker Copy Share Image
Footballers are the most vulnerable people. They exude confidence, but inside, they're so lacking in confidence. They know they can lose form… — Gordon Taylor Copy Share Image
Footballers rely on a healthy banking industry. Our careers are short and what we put away during our playing days is relied… — David James Copy Share Image
For me, I like to play several games a week because it will help maintain your physical levels throughout the season. Besides,… — Robert Pires Copy Share Image
It's the life of the manager: when you make a decision, and the team doesn't win, the pressure comes. But that's part… — Petr Cech Copy Share Image
I think, just as footballers play better at home, maybe film-makers, too, create better at home, even though the rules of football… — Abbas Kiarostami Copy Share Image
Football's the big cheese, if you like. It's easy to have a swipe. There's a lot of footballers, and when they fall… — Gary Lineker Copy Share Image
You can't have square pegs in round holes. It's not just about getting talented footballers, it's about getting people who fit into… — Angelos Postecoglou Copy Share Image
As professional footballers, we are in a fortunate position compared to much of society. I think it's important we keep this in… — Giorgio Chiellini Copy Share Image
My role models were Kevin Phillips and David Beckham, and, for me, now girls can look up to female footballers and want… — Steph Houghton Copy Share Image
What footballers do I know? Robin van Persie and Ron Vlaar are friends. Everyone knows we have played them before. And in… — Michael van Gerwen Copy Share Image
