If I go on to the pitch, do things well and the fans love me and my team-mates, too, we take on… — Diego Costa Change Copy Share Image
I'd rather have someone who tells me straight up what happens rather than sweet things that I want to hear. — Diego Costa Copy Share Image
I give no quarter, and I ask for none. Out there, I'm going to fight for my team and do the best… — Diego Costa Copy Share Image
I don't have a problem with any defenders. I've always played against great defenders. — Diego Costa Copy Share Image
I never complained about my teammates, and I have to thank them because they always supported me and never allowed me 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 Boxer Copy Share Image
I look back, and I know what I left behind in Lagarto when I pursued my own dream. — Diego Costa Copy Share Image
On Conte's first day, I told him that I wanted to join Atletico, and he was upset with me and didn't even… — Diego Costa Day Copy Share Image
Always, when things don't go the way that everyone expects, people - the supporters as well - always look for someone to… — 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 Football Copy Share Image
I always wanted to win. Everyone has a bit of that in them, but I have even more of a will to… — Diego Costa Copy Share Image
I grew up thinking a bit of pushing and shoving was completely normal. Then I suddenly learned that if you kick another… — 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… — Diego Costa Copy Share Image
You just have to be prepared because in the Premier League, you are not always going to have more than once chance… — Diego Costa Calm Copy Share Image
When we go to the pitch, that's all we want to do - we want to win - and when the game… — Diego Costa Football 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… — Diego Costa Copy Share Image
In Brazil, if you have a son, the first thing you give him is a football. That's the first gift - so… — Diego Costa Brazil Copy Share Image
I am Brazilian, and that is not going to change, but I want to win the World Cup with Spain. — Diego Costa Copy Share Image
Afterwards, when the match is over, I have my family and my friends. I have fun like a normal person. — Diego Costa Family Copy Share Image
I think it's really important for managers to be liked by his players because ultimately, on the pitch, those players will give… — Diego Costa Copy Share Image
I haven't done great things for Spain - I can't lie - but when I play well, they should say so. They… — Diego Costa Character Copy Share Image
I will not change unless my manager or the people from my club or my supporters tell me. — Diego Costa Change Copy Share Image
Wembley is a ground with great history. It's hosted games and players of great prestige. It's always important playing on great stages… — Diego Costa Copy Share Image
Sometimes I even tell my relatives and my friends that I get a lot of love from the fans, and I'm not… — 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.… — Diego Costa Football Copy Share Image
I have a go at defenders, and they have a go at me. We argue... Whatever happens on the pitch stays on… — Diego Costa Copy Share Image
You can run 20km, 80, 100, and if there's no spirit between the players, the coaches, as colleagues, it won't come out as well. — Diego Costa Copy Share Image
I want to win and always have done since I was small. I don't know if it's in my blood or just… — Diego Costa Copy Share Image
Put me there on the pitch if you want to see how much it means to me or how hungry I am… — Diego Costa Football Copy Share Image
I'm no angel. You can see that. But every time I play, I will play the same way because that's the way… — Diego Costa Angel Copy Share Image
I don't pick tournaments to score or rivals or other teams to score against. I'm a striker: every game I play, I… — Diego Costa Football Copy Share Image
The bottom line is that sometimes the little things I do on the pitch provoke exaggerated reactions. — Diego Costa Bottom line Copy Share Image
I don't go into a game with specific targets. I don't pinpoint an opposing player before a match, trying to exploit a… — Diego Costa Game Copy Share Image
I train all week just to play for 90 minutes. I love playing games, and so during those 90 minutes, it's always 100 per cent. — 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
Football is my life, and I cannot imagine myself doing anything other than playing this game. — Diego Costa Football Copy Share Image
I try to reciprocate and to give back to the fans with my performances, like a big 'thank you' for the love… — 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… — Diego Costa Copy Share Image
I can accept defeat, but I love to win and be competitive. It is my job, and I love it. — Diego Costa Competitive 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 England Copy Share Image
