My father and uncles all encouraged me to play football: every present I ever got would be boots, kit, or a new ball, and that was just how I liked it. — Fernandinho Copy Share Image
When you are a father, when you talk to your son or your daughter for the first time, they don't understand you. Of course, you have patience, and you keep talking to them, and eventually they do understand. — Fernandinho Copy Share Image
One of the positive things about Pep is that he is so close with his staff - they support him in every situation, and… — Fernandinho Copy Share Image
When I was young, I would drive so fast. Now I see it a different way. — Fernandinho Copy Share Image
It is always good when you play away because the fans support their team, and it gives you more motivation to play well. — Fernandinho Copy Share Image
Pellegrini is always calm; if you have problems, he will try to resolve it. — Fernandinho Copy Share Image
It is not easy to play two games, travel, and keep the same performance in 48 hours. — Fernandinho Copy Share Image
I learned not to fight against the many bad things in football and try to always battle through injuries. That's one of the most… — Fernandinho Copy Share Image
I was in Donetsk for eight years. I was happy there. I won six titles. I knew everyone, and I was a big part… — Fernandinho Copy Share Image
Most of the players can get injured, small ones and big ones. But when you get the small ones, you have to fight against… — Fernandinho Copy Share Image
When you're a child, you watch Brazil on TV and feel that desire to be a national team player, so when you get here,… — Fernandinho Copy Share Image
I was so happy to finish my first season in England with two trophies. — Fernandinho Copy Share Image
