Always Quote by Granit Xhaka

In England, the referee doesn't blow his whistle.

— Alexandre Lacazette

People talk about the speed of the English game, but in Italy, referees blow their whistles very often, so you cannot build up speed.…

— Roberto Mancini

English Premier League is much harder and quicker, and also, the referees are totally different because in England, they don't whistle after every small…

— Edin Dzeko

English football is different, especially for a goalkeeper. It's more aggressive, more physical. It's far, far harder. The ball is in the air more,…

— David de Gea

In England, the referees don't call many fouls, as opposed to Spanish football. Consequently, you must be really strong all through the 90 minutes.

— Diego Costa

In England and Germany, perhaps, there is more of a focus on the physical side of the game, in breaking down the opposition's play,…

— Toni Kroos

I have changed my behaviour on the pitch in England. Here referees talk to the players all the time. I think it is nice.

— Oscar

I never played any games like this in Germany, not when you have to fight for 90 minutes. But if I want to be…

— Edin Dzeko

For me, it's fine to be aggressive and play hard. As long as you're not getting personal, it's fine, and you can do whatever…

— Gautam Gambhir

I don't understand referees. It appears like some players can't even be touched, but in my case, everyone can hit me as hard as…

— Cristiano Ronaldo

We can be tackled but referees are there to police dangerous challenges. Forwards are protected by the laws of the game and the way…

— Eniola Aluko

I think in the Premier League the rules and referees are a bit more lenient, but when you come away with international football the…

— Reece James