In Brazil, if you have a son, the first thing you give him is a football. That's the first gift - so… — Diego Costa Copy Share Image
I think that football has always had a passionate, aggressive side, with players giving their all. People have to get used to… — Diego Costa Copy Share Image
In England, the referees don't call many fouls, as opposed to Spanish football. Consequently, you must be really strong all through the… — Diego Costa Copy Share Image
Some people seem to think football is like theatre and that everyone has to play the good guy. But I think that… — Diego Costa Copy Share Image
Football is my life, and I cannot imagine myself doing anything other than playing this game. — Diego Costa Copy Share Image
Do I enjoy the aggression of English football? No. I like to play football. I like to score goals. I like to… — Diego Costa Copy Share Image
I don't need to hit people in order to play good football. I'm not a boxer after all. — Diego Costa Copy Share Image
I started playing football on the streets; I grew up playing football on the streets with my friends, and that's why I… — Diego Costa Copy Share Image
I consider myself a player who fights and gives everything on the pitch. Those who know me and appreciate those values understand what I… — Diego Costa Copy Share Image
If you pinpointed someone before the kick-off, probably you would become embroiled in a fight, and you would be distracted from what really matters… — Diego Costa Copy Share Image
A season is very long, and there will be periods where you'll be very good and moments where you won't be as good. — Diego Costa Copy Share Image
I've done everything to come back to Atletico, but I wouldn't fight the same to return. When Atletico didn't wait for me, I had… — Diego Costa Copy Share Image
I can only watch calmly if the match is decided or my team are dominating. But I get passionate very easily. — Diego Costa Copy Share Image
Obviously, I have to enjoy all I have. People depend on you, and now I can look back at everything I've gone through to… — Diego Costa Copy Share Image
You know when you have a manager that is always successful, is always in the title race and always playing in the Champions League. — Diego Costa Copy Share Image
I have to be extra careful, but I'm never going to change the way I play. — Diego Costa Copy Share Image
Every striker has their way of playing and their strengths and a different team behind them. That is very important. — Diego Costa Copy Share Image
On the pitch, I will always be like that. That's my character, and I will always compete and compete - always. I'm a different… — Diego Costa Copy Share Image
