If you ask all the players who have played with me, they will never say anything wrong about me. — Nicolas Anelka Copy Share Image
When you play for a team like Chelsea you will have to fight for your place. — Nicolas Anelka Fight Copy Share Image
For me, ever since the South Africa World Cup, the French team is part of the past. — Nicolas Anelka Football Copy Share Image
I had a tough career. I then resolved to find peace. And, I finally found Islam. — Nicolas Anelka Copy Share Image
With Chelsea... I play in blue every weekend and that's more than enough for me. — Nicolas Anelka Blue Copy Share Image
I have never had a problem with the Jewish community, and besides why would I have? — Nicolas Anelka Community Copy Share Image
I was very young when I was with Real Madrid and in some ways 'appreciated it and in others I didn't. — Nicolas Anelka Copy Share Image
I am a simple person, I try to do my best on the pitch and do nothing wrong both on and off… — Nicolas Anelka Copy Share Image
I like to walk down the street in England and just be myself but I could never do that in Spain. In… — Nicolas Anelka England Copy Share Image
People must not lose sight of the fact that football is a game. I would find it healthy that it remain so. — Nicolas Anelka Copy Share Image
I was sixteen when I converted to Islam. Beyond the fraternal aspect, my conversion did not change my life. I was already… — Nicolas Anelka Change Copy Share Image
In football you need to be versatile sometimes, because the most important thing is to win games and enjoy your football. — Nicolas Anelka Copy Share Image
I have been obsessed with the local cultures during my previous trips to the likes of Korea Republic, Japan, Malaysia, Thailand and… — Nicolas Anelka Culture Copy Share Image
I have an affinity with Algeria, because I grew up with plenty of Algerian friends in the suburbs of Paris. — Nicolas Anelka Algeria Copy Share Image
Some players have to change their game in their careers. I did, and I like it. — Nicolas Anelka Change Copy Share Image
I went to Madrid to play football but I couldn't because I was never left in peace. — Nicolas Anelka Football Copy Share Image
I left for Madrid at 20 years old and I didn't really know how it would go. — Nicolas Anelka Copy Share Image
I'd compare myself to Zinedine Zidane - a humble guy who just happened to be the best. — Nicolas Anelka Being the best Copy Share Image
I would be very happy if my career ended the way it started. — Nicolas Anelka Career Copy Share Image
I helped Real win their eighth Champions League title. I'm proud of that. — Nicolas Anelka Copy Share Image
I worked hard when I played for Manchester City, Bolton, even in Fenerbahce. — Nicolas Anelka City Copy Share Image
Football is open to anyone, especially somebody like me who grew up in the Paris suburbs. — Nicolas Anelka Football Copy Share Image
When I knew I had the chance to play for Liverpool I couldn't refuse it. — Nicolas Anelka Chance Copy Share Image
We need to show character whenever we concede a goal and try to make a comeback. — Nicolas Anelka Character Copy Share Image
When you have been coached by Ancelotti and other greats, it's hard to be coached by Domenech! — Nicolas Anelka Copy Share Image
Football is my life and when I am happy on the pitch I am happy off the field as well. — Nicolas Anelka Copy Share Image
I've played as a striker all my life. To play on the right or the left is always difficult. — Nicolas Anelka Copy Share Image
I don't miss playing for the national side, I am glad to be out of it. — Nicolas Anelka Copy Share Image
