People ended up not thinking much of me. They saw me as a bit of a troublemaker. It's important to change people's… — Diego Costa Change Copy Share Image
I can accept defeat, but I love to win and be competitive. It is my job, and I love it. — Diego Costa Competitive Copy Share Image
I consider myself a player who fights and gives everything on the pitch. Those who know me and appreciate those values understand… — Diego Costa Copy Share Image
I thought it was very important to keep growing with Atletico and to play there for many years. — Diego Costa Football Copy Share Image
You know when you have a manager that is always successful, is always in the title race and always playing in the… — Diego Costa Copy Share Image
In England, the referees don't call many fouls, as opposed to Spanish football. Consequently, you must be really strong all through the… — Diego Costa England Copy Share Image
The bottom line is that sometimes the little things I do on the pitch provoke exaggerated reactions. — Diego Costa Bottom line Copy Share Image
I don't go into a game with specific targets. I don't pinpoint an opposing player before a match, trying to exploit a… — Diego Costa Game Copy Share Image
I can only watch calmly if the match is decided or my team are dominating. But I get passionate very easily. — Diego Costa Copy Share Image
I train all week just to play for 90 minutes. I love playing games, and so during those 90 minutes, it's always 100 per cent. — Diego Costa Copy Share Image
I try to reciprocate and to give back to the fans with my performances, like a big 'thank you' for the love… — Diego Costa Copy Share Image
Football is my life, and I cannot imagine myself doing anything other than playing this game. — Diego Costa Football Copy Share Image
