Bits Quote by Cristiano Ronaldo

My father was a big influence. He kept telling me to pursue football, always. He always encouraged me and my brother.

— Riyad Mahrez

My dad has always been involved in football, as both a manager and a player, although only at the amateur and semi-professional level. He…

— Mason Mount

The great thing is my dad was OK with whatever I wanted to do. He always supported me, and once I showed I was…

— Chris Long

My father was a footballer, and he has inspired me.

— Hima Das

My dad had a great career and if I could win a tenth of what he did in football, I'd be happy.

— Kasper Schmeichel

Of course, my father was a soccer player. He used to play very good. Then, when I was young, eight or nine years old,…

— Pele

There's a lot of memories, seeing my dad all my life and watching him hit balls out of the field. Now, history has been…

— Fernando Tatis Jr

My early memories of my dad were taking me to play football when I was six - they are happy ones. They are my…

— Riyad Mahrez

My Dad is finally proud of me. He always wanted me to be a footballer. He is a football hooligan, a true obsessive, if…

— Brett Goldstein

My dad went to law school at night while working full-time. He has an unparalleled work ethic and has passed down to me his…

— Brett Kavanaugh

He was a huge football man - he loved football. He was a good parent, a great father, and brilliant with me.

— Chris Coleman

I used to watch Arsenal games with my father, and it has a special place in my heart.

— Matteo Guendouzi