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
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
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
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
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 Image
I have had so many team-mates who have been technically better than me. — 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 played for… — 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
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 Image
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 Image
I remember my first Champions League final in 1996: Juventus-Ajax. That's the clearest memory from my childhood. — Javier Mascherano Copy Share Image
One lives every World Cup differently, mostly because one's age changes. — 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
The kudos and hierarchy of playing in the Premier League for a footballer is huge. — 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 to always… — 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, 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/quotes/img-quotes/1ad/javier-mascherano-17503_able_i-was-disappointed-not-to-be-able-to-sig_1805914.jpg)
