Goals are what count for me. It's not about a battle with defenders. Fighting hard, giving everything and working hard on the field you have to combine with the goals you score. It doesn't matter if defenders want to battle… — Diego Costa Copy Share Image
Jose Mourinho has been really clear about what he expects from me, saying he wants me working hard rather than just scoring. Hard work is what he values. — 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
