Demba Ba

Eden Hazard is one of my close friends and Branislav Ivanovic I like.

— Demba Ba

It's rare to see Mourinho manage three years at the same team.

— Demba Ba

I won't let myself be pushed around.

— Demba Ba

When you work, you always get to where you want to go.

— Demba Ba

As long as I'm having fun, I'm happy.

— Demba Ba

As sportspeople, we have a power we don't even know. If we get together and talk, things change. If we stand up,…

— Demba Ba

When you play, it's to win, to win trophies. That is what it is all about and what is in my mind.

— Demba Ba

Where I am from, being able to play in the Champions League is an achievement in itself.

— Demba Ba

Sometimes people have a Plan A and a Plan B. But, as far as I'm concerned, I have just had a Plan…

— Demba Ba

I know there are footballers who want to fight for justice, whether Muslim, Buddhist, Christian, any belief.

— Demba Ba

If I play well, I'll deserve to play. If I don't perform, it will be my fault.

— Demba Ba

If a defender has the ball and turns, we start pressing the goalkeeper before he passes back because if they make a…

— Demba Ba

I know what I'm able to do and I've proved it at every club I've played for.

— Demba Ba

After playing for several European clubs including Chelsea I opted to come to Shanghai. I wanted to see new things here, to…

— Demba Ba

The most special goal of my career was the one that I scored against Cameroon in injury time to send Senegal into…

— Demba Ba

Rennes wanted me at one point, but in France they have a problem - they don't like taking risks. But if you…

— Demba Ba

My behaviour in the past wasn't too bad. But let's say it was not in keeping with the Islamic faith's demands. Nightclubs,…

— Demba Ba

Being a Muslim is more important than me being a footballer. A good Muslim is a good person, so I try to…

— Demba Ba

The only power I have, in reality, is to keep producing good performances.

— Demba Ba

I was always excited by English football.

— Demba Ba

I have always worked hard to deserve what I have.

— Demba Ba

I love syrup. Strawberry syrup.

— Demba Ba

Football can bring out the best and worst in people.

— Demba Ba

Standing behind your players is a sign of respect.

— Demba Ba

I always back myself to do well.

— Demba Ba

Sometimes I just like to be powerful.

— Demba Ba

I have never really liked defending, chasing people.

— Demba Ba

If I enjoy myself on the pitch, then I'm going to have a good performance.

— Demba Ba

I am from the bottom, so if I go back to the bottom I haven't lost anything.

— Demba Ba

You know, I love football and I like to represent my country.

— Demba Ba

I was like Patrick Vieira. I was technically good, natural, big and strong, but I didn't like a tackle.

— Demba Ba

I just want to have good performances and score goals - that's what makes me happy.

— Demba Ba

I enjoyed my time at West ham, scored a few goals there but was bitterly disappointed when we were relegated.

— Demba Ba

He always told me I'd score goals; Alan Pardew gives me a lot of confidence.

— Demba Ba

I had no doubts I wanted to be a footballer because that was the only option.

— Demba Ba

It was not a sacrifice leaving the house when I was young and travelling around Europe to find a club. It was…

— Demba Ba

When I played in Belgium, Germany and England, their cultures were similar, more or less, because these clubs are all in Europe.

— Demba Ba

My mum had the hardest work in the world, making sure her kids are following the right way, and she had a…

— Demba Ba

Chelsea is a club which should be in the Champions League every season, which should finish in the top four every season,…

— Demba Ba

I have no control over the coach's decision, I will only hurt myself by pulling my hair out or by feeling sorry…

— Demba Ba