I played for Sampdoria and stayed there 15 years. Of course, I could have gone to Juventus, to AC Milan, to Inter Milan many times, but I preferred to remain because Sampdoria were my family, from the owners to the players. — Roberto Mancini Copy Share Image
When I played, sometimes we would have one game in a week; now there are no free moments, no time, not even for family. — Roberto Mancini Copy Share Image
Living in England is fascinating: I discover a new world every day. — Roberto Mancini Copy Share Image
English football is very different from Italian; it's more physical, and matches are always very open. — Roberto Mancini Copy Share Image
When you have a team that has won for 20 years, the mentality is strong. When you don't play well, you still know you… — Roberto Mancini Copy Share Image
What's the secret to such a long and happy relationship? I don't know. Maybe because I work a lot. — Roberto Mancini Copy Share Image
You should always play 100 per cent, and you shouldn't expect every decision from the referee. — Roberto Mancini Copy Share Image
Sometimes a player thinks it's enough what they did the year before and doesn't understand that every day they should improve. — Roberto Mancini Copy Share Image
I like to go out on my bike. That's when I do my thinking. Two or three hours on the roads - that's when… — Roberto Mancini Copy Share Image
It's not difficult to manage Tevez. We had a good relationship always. — Roberto Mancini Copy Share Image
I think a player like Van Persie can play for every team because he's a top player. — Roberto Mancini Copy Share Image
