For quality and excitement the Champions League is better than the World Cup. — Marco van Basten Copy Share Image
I vaguely remember the 1998 World Cup. Michael Owen scored; I remember watching that. — Jack Rodwell Copy Share Image
It was my Dads dream for me to play for India. It was my dream to win a World Cup. — Harrdy Sandhu Copy Share Image
One thing is for sure: a World Cup without me is nothing to watch. — Zlatan Ibrahimovic Copy Share Image
It wouldn't be normal if a European champion wasn't one of the favourites to win the World Cup. — Deco Copy Share Image
I got to experience being captain in the World Cup. For me, that was something special, and I'll always kind of remember,… — Clint Dempsey Copy Share Image
I think 1GOAL is so important. I'm proud that we could make education for all the legacy of Africa's first World Cup. — Eusebio Copy Share Image
I've been playing 90 minutes in MLS games. But when you're playing internationally in World Cup qualifiers, there's a little bit extra… — Clint Dempsey Copy Share Image
I've been through the process qualifying for the World Cup, which is an amazing, two-year process. It was an honor to represent… — Cobi Jones Copy Share Image
After an All-Blacks surprise loss to the French in the 1999 Rugby World Cup: “The French are predictably unpredictable. — Andrew Mehrtens Copy Share Image
The athlete of the century, he scored more than 1,000 goals, and won the World Cup three times. He was complete. I… — Cafu Copy Share Image
The moment we won the World Cup is one I will never forget and would do anything just to experience again. It… — Moeen Ali Copy Share Image
This is the World Cup, and you need all the elements in place: a good coach, luck, and a cohesive team unit… — Gabriel Batistuta Copy Share Image
People have been very quick to judge young black players on their lifestyles and then when they go on to win the… — Eniola Aluko Copy Share Image
“To tell the truth, I don’t really understand the causes behind my runner’s blues. Or why now it’s beginning to fade. It’s… — Haruki Murakami Copy Share Image
I think we have to keep putting women's sports in the limelight. I thought the Women's World Cup did a wonderful job… — Becky Sauerbrunn Copy Share Image
In truth, I never dreamed of being a manager. Like every other boy in Brazil who was marked by the '70 World… — Tite Copy Share Image
There have been times when I've reflected on my international career and just thought: 'Well that was a massive waste of time.'… — Gary Neville Copy Share Image
For sure, 2010 was the best year I've ever had. It couldn't have gone any better for me. Even if I just… — Lindsey Vonn Copy Share Image
After the World Cup, it was so intense, and a lot of pressure was put on me - unfairly, I thought, at… — Karen Carney Copy Share Image
Now, they hold the World Cup every year, so it's like any Super Series. It's boring. To me, it's very boring. I… — Taufik Hidayat Copy Share Image
I had to deal with casual sexism while working as a pundit for ITV during the World Cup in Russia. — Eniola Aluko Copy Share Image
It's funny that as soon as I retired from international football, Italy won the World Cup. — Paolo Maldini Copy Share Image
Sometimes when you have difficulties qualifying, you can still go and play a good World Cup. — Paolo Maldini Copy Share Image
It is the dream of all the children of the world to play in the World Cup final. — Roberto Baggio Copy Share Image
Winning the Europa League with Atletico Madrid and then reaching a semi-final of the World Cup is great. — Diego Forlan Copy Share Image
I hope that my first appearance at a World Cup will be marked with a positive outcome. — Mario Mandzukic Copy Share Image
Two days before the World Cup, it's a good time to be back to your best. — Marco van Basten Copy Share Image
You can evaluate your competitiveness and your potential in international competitions like the World Cup. — Cedi Osman Copy Share Image
Every league game is like the World Cup. The passion... intense, the desire for points. — David Luiz Copy Share Image
Whether you're male or female, going to a World Cup is the biggest thing that will ever happen in your life. — Phil Neville Copy Share Image
If you can beat New Zealand, then you're probably going to win the World Cup. — Brian O'Driscoll Copy Share Image
Klinsmann was the shining hero of the 2006 World Cup when Bayern took him on. — Philipp Lahm Copy Share Image
I went through a phase after we won the World Cup of 'what am I going to do with my life.' — Isa Guha Copy Share Image
