Javier Zanetti

I live every training session to the fullest as if it were a final.

— Javier Zanetti

Strikers get periods like this, periods when you do everything right and others when you can't do anything properly.

— Javier Zanetti

My secret is to train as intensively as I can, if possible, with the same intensity you experience in a real match.

— Javier Zanetti

The important thing is to train well during the week so you perform well physically come matchday.

— Javier Zanetti

Every coach has his own ideas about managing the team and how it plays.

— Javier Zanetti

I've been lucky to be part of very good teams and to play with immense players.

— Javier Zanetti

I've always believed that our public actions need to take account of our social responsibility.

— Javier Zanetti

My only desire was to defend and honour the Inter jersey in any country all over the world.

— Javier Zanetti

In the past a lot of Italians emigrated to Argentina, and now us Argentinians, and in my case, us footballers, are returning…

— Javier Zanetti

I can honestly say that there's nothing more beautiful for a sportsperson that to play for his or her country, regardless of…

— Javier Zanetti

It's an honour for me to wear the Inter shirt. To have been involved in so many important moments that all of…

— Javier Zanetti

This is football, and one cannot be distracted at any moment because the opposition can put you in difficulty and compromise a…

— Javier Zanetti

I am very happy working with Inter, helping them build the club's international relationship with both Fifa and Uefa, promoting the marketing…

— Javier Zanetti

I never imagined that I would be at a club like Inter, with so much history and success and also as the…

— Javier Zanetti

I dreamed of ending my career with the Inter shirt, Inter is my house and I'll try to give my contribution off…

— Javier Zanetti

I'll never forget my time at Banfield. It is a club that gave me everything and gave me the opportunity to become…

— Javier Zanetti

I couldn't have left Banfield in the ways I would have wanted, but the people here are always great.

— Javier Zanetti

When I was promoted to the main squad at Talleres de Remedios de Escalada, I felt my dream had become reality.

— Javier Zanetti

Football has given me a lot and I have tried my best to give something back.

— Javier Zanetti

The guys who play in midfield and up front are the ones who decide games.

— Javier Zanetti

Destro and Silvestre are two players worthy of wearing the Inter colours.

— Javier Zanetti

I'm not surprised by Mazzarri's ability, I knew him as an opponent.

— Javier Zanetti

Rafael Benitez and Mourinho are coaches with different ideas, but both want to win.

— Javier Zanetti

If I had a lock of hair out of place then I would not feel OK.

— Javier Zanetti

We Argentines do not realise what Leo represents for the whole world.

— Javier Zanetti

The opponent I have most admired during my career is Paolo Maldini.

— Javier Zanetti

Messi is an ambassador of Argentina, and I am also proud of him as an Argentine.

— Javier Zanetti

To reach Bergomi at the top of appearances for Inter in Europe gives me pride.

— Javier Zanetti

I go to the hairdresser once a month and even if I don't use products, I always want to look tidy.

— Javier Zanetti

Even though I started out at right-back, I actually enjoy the contrast of playing both at full-back and in midfield. Both require…

— Javier Zanetti

I have always tried to be myself on the pitch and probably my biggest pleasure is when fans of other teams come…

— Javier Zanetti

I have always taken pleasure from the affection I received from Banfield fans everytime I have returned here, but I will not…

— Javier Zanetti

My story is like many other stories. I started very young. As the years went by, I only cared about playing football.…

— Javier Zanetti

I don't mess around when it comes to fitness.

— Javier Zanetti

Injuries are part of the job.

— Javier Zanetti

I am a precise person in everything I do.

— Javier Zanetti

It wasn't my target to work as Argentina team manager.

— Javier Zanetti

I do not like to discuss a game with the other players right after the final whistle.

— Javier Zanetti

I am enjoying everything football has given me, and I want to enjoy to the maximum every chance I am allowed.

— Javier Zanetti

There's no point in dwelling on the controversies created by others.

— Javier Zanetti