Action Quote by Fabio Capello

In Spain, the game is more technical; in England, it's more physical, while in Italy, it's more tactical. Each country is a challenge, and…

— Rafael Benitez

In Spain, the game's a lot more open. They score a lot more goals. They play football more. Here in Italy, they are much…

— Ronaldo

Football in England is much more direct that in Spain - not just in terms of tactics or style but in the overall approach.

— David Silva

Obviously, culturally, England's style of play is a lot more direct and physical. In Spain, they're a lot more patient, and they have the…

— Toni Duggan

Here the football is more physically strong. The Spanish are more technical. In Italy more tactical. In England... you have to run. We don't…

— Fabio Capello

The football in Spain is more about skill and technique. Every team tries to play good football. The physical side, with plenty of running…

— Arjen Robben

In Spain, everything's more tactical, more technical, with more possession. In Germany, it's more physical; it's about the runs you make, the counterattacks, and…

— Thiago Alcantara

In Spain, you get seven clear chances a game to receive the ball and shoot. In Italy, you get very few clear balls, and…

— Alvaro Morata

The game in Spain is more about technique and about getting more touches on the ball. That's why I like it so much.

— James Rodriguez

English football is changing: the champions don't play a 'typical' English style, for example. But in general, it's quicker than in Spain: more counter-attacks,…

— Juan Mata

Italian football is just how I imagined it to be - far more tactical than the Spanish game which is based on technique.

— Bojan Krkic

In Italy, they are incredibly competitive. It may be that their game is more defensive, but they defend so well; here in Germany, there…

— Thiago Alcantara