World cup Quotes · Page 15

It is the dream of all the children of the world to play in the World Cup final.

— Roberto Baggio

At the World Cup, it's the very top level. It's going to be tougher.

— Gareth Barry

I went through a phase after we won the World Cup of 'what am I going to do with my life.'

— Isa Guha

Klinsmann was the shining hero of the 2006 World Cup when Bayern took him on.

— Philipp Lahm

Playing at the World Cup is something that I am really hungry for.

— Gary Cahill

I have a trophy room in my home and at the center is the replica of the World Cup.

— Cafu

You can evaluate your competitiveness and your potential in international competitions like the World Cup.

— Cedi Osman

Every league game is like the World Cup. The passion... intense, the desire for points.

— David Luiz

The World Cup is not just a great global sporting event, it is also inscribed with much deeper cultural and political importance.

— Martin Jacques

“As far as the World Cup is concerned, it is a process. We don't want to jump to the 50th floor straight…

— Sachin Tendulkar

Being a competitor, you always believe you can come back. I'll be up at 3 in the morning watching World Cup races…

— Apolo Ohno

When I was growing up, we didn't qualify for the 1982 and 1986 World Cup and the 1984 Euros. And then suddenly…

— Marco van Basten

I remember, before the 2003 World Cup, I worked extremely hard on my fitness. A great deal of training and dietary discipline.…

— Inzamam-ul-Haq

I've been lucky enough to experience some big tournaments at Under-21 level and would love to be part of a World Cup…

— Mark Noble

I am happy where I am, I have a long way to travel for Barcelona and for Brazil. I want to win…

— Ronaldo

[Wayne Rooney] best tournament was the 2004 European Championships, when he played alongside me and made such a big impact, but it…

— Michael Owen

I used to think, 'Everything's okay, or will be. I'll go on with this stance.' But after the World Cup, I was…

— Smriti Mandhana

You think about past World Cups - in 2006, it was a fantastic Brazil team, but we did not do so well…

— Fernandinho

When we left Mumbai to play in the World Cup there were hardly any journalists to see us off. But when we…

— Mithali Raj

In fact, if you were interested in a global platform there are only three sporting events: probably the most powerful - or…

— Martin Sorrell

“Argentina has one of the most successful national soccer teams in the world, and the country has won the World Cup twice,…

— Anonymous

“Scotland head coach Vern Cotter, said: "There's a lot of excitement within the team leading into this Test. "There are players who…

— Anonymous

Only 38 per cent of players in the Premier League are English; that is a damning statistic. Soon, the England manager will…

— Glenn Hoddle

People ask me, 'What were you thinking during that game-winning penalty kick in the 2011 World Cup?' I was actually thinking absolutely…

— Ali Krieger

Whether you're male or female, going to a World Cup is the biggest thing that will ever happen in your life.

— Phil Neville

If you can beat New Zealand, then you're probably going to win the World Cup.

— Brian O'Driscoll

When I die, the last thing I want to see is the six that Dhoni hit in the 2011 World Cup final.

— Sunil Gavaskar

Messi is a god, as a person and even more as a player. I hope that he wins the World Cup with…

— Samuel Eto'o

The Premier League and the World Cup are equally important to me.

— David Silva

To play in the World Cup and try to win something for England was the ultimate.

— Peter Shilton

Winning an official World Cup with the South African team had become my burning ambition.

— AB de Villiers

I'm the only player in history to have played in three consecutive World Cup finals.

— Cafu

I think whoever wins the World Cup deserves the right to be named the number one-one day team in the world.

— Michael Clarke

Which player isn't motivated about playing in the World Cup?

— Gonzalo Higuain

Any game in the World Cup is a tough game. The atmosphere brings a lot out of both teams.

— Ruben Loftus-Cheek

Coming off the back of the World Cup, it is important you get that rest.

— Kieran Trippier

The World Cup is definitely a good place to show that when you're at Tottenham, you can be a top player.

— Christian Eriksen

Of all the players at the World Cup I don't think it is too much to compare Ronaldinho with the great Pele.

— Cafu

If you can't play under pressure, you shouldn't be at a World Cup.

— Romelu Lukaku

I wish I could play the World Cup; that's one of my dreams.

— Gabriel Basso