When I was six, I joined FC Schifflange 95, a first-division team in Luxembourg. They knew I had talent, but I knew only hard work gets you anywhere, and I went away from my family at 13 for the first time. — Miralem Pjanic Copy Share Image
I have always lived abroad, but inside my family, we always speak in Bosnian and preserve all the Bosnian traditions. So it's always inside me, always in my heart. — Miralem Pjanic Copy Share Image
When you play well, and you don't win, in the end, you get tired. You've lost something. You've lost time. — Miralem Pjanic Copy Share Image
It was my dad who got me into football. One day, he surprised me playing in the garage. He thought I was a thief.… — Miralem Pjanic Copy Share Image
When I was six, I joined FC Schifflange 95, a first-division team in Luxembourg. They knew I had talent, but I knew only hard… — Miralem Pjanic Copy Share Image
In 2008, I moved to Lyon, one of France's top clubs. I had some very strong team mates, and I proved to be at… — Miralem Pjanic Copy Share Image
In the world of football, it is normal that rumours come from the media. It is something that I'm used to. — Miralem Pjanic Copy Share Image
My dream was to become a footballer. I started loving football so much that I followed my dad wherever he went and spent all… — Miralem Pjanic Copy Share Image
When I could choose which national team to play for, I could choose between Luxembourg, France, and Bosnia, and I chose Bosnia because I… — Miralem Pjanic Copy Share Image
PSG are amongst the top eight European clubs. They want to go to the next level in the Champions' League; it is a very… — Miralem Pjanic Copy Share Image
When I arrived at Roma, someone defined me as Giotto, 'The Painter,' but the nickname I prefer is the one I got from Captain… — Miralem Pjanic Copy Share Image
My dad was a midfielder, like I am, and he was good, too. When I saw him playing as I got older, I could… — Miralem Pjanic Copy Share Image
Bayern is a dream destination for every player, one of the best clubs in the world, a real machine. — Miralem Pjanic Copy Share Image
I think I was called 'the pianist' because of the way I play. It's true that I don't score many goals, just a few,… — Miralem Pjanic Copy Share Image
