In my position, I've always admired Claude Makelele. I grew up watching him play. I was able to play against him in the final stages of his career. I have always liked his way of playing football, and given my… — Javier Mascherano Copy Share Image
I lived three unforgettable years with Liverpool. I will always be grateful for everything to the club and, especially, the fans. From day one,… — Javier Mascherano Copy Share
I have had so many team-mates who have been technically better than me. — Javier Mascherano Copy Share
Throughout all my career, I have been an honest person, responsible, and respectful of my team-mates and the clubs that I have played for… — Javier Mascherano Copy Share
In football, 80% of the game is played in your head; the other 20% is physical and tactical. — Javier Mascherano Copy Share
I didn't have the chance to play at West Ham, but in football, you always have a chance. When I went to Liverpool, I… — Javier Mascherano Copy Share
Before I came to Barcelona, I only thought about one facet of the game: destroying. My qualities were completely defensive, and I wouldn't take… — Javier Mascherano Copy Share
I remember my first Champions League final in 1996: Juventus-Ajax. That's the clearest memory from my childhood. — Javier Mascherano Copy Share
One lives every World Cup differently, mostly because one's age changes. — Javier Mascherano Copy Share
Playing in England was a fantastic experience. In Liverpool, I felt at home and really, thoroughly enjoyed it. — Javier Mascherano Copy Share
The kudos and hierarchy of playing in the Premier League for a footballer is huge. — Javier Mascherano Copy Share
Liverpool is a club where you need to be there to enjoy it. It's not worth owning Liverpool if you are going to always… — Javier Mascherano Copy Share
Great players are very good technically, but they also have a huge amount of character because, without it, you will never get to see… — Javier Mascherano Copy Share
I don't go out to enjoy myself: I enjoy myself when I'm learning in training, but I don't enjoy the 90 minutes I spend… — Javier Mascherano Copy Share
