Anxiety Quote by John David Washington

I love playing football, and ultimately, that helped me get over my anxiety problems.

— Jesus Navas

Over the years, I am very lucky that I didn't submerge into a form of depression, because football saved my life really.

— Bruce Grobbelaar

Football helped me build confidence on and off the field and taught me to grow through moments of success and disappointment.

— Ali Krieger

I played football for 19 years... Football gave me self-discipline, motivation and heart.

— Matt Mitrione

I attribute my entire football career, as far as getting me started, getting me interested, keeping me that way was my father. He went…

— Bob Lilly

When I was younger, I had a fear of being judged as a footballer, and my worst fear was feeling like I didn't belong…

— Millie Bright

It all went wrong with football, the thing I loved most of all, and from there, my life slowly fell apart.

— George Best

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

— Riyad Mahrez

I started out playing football in the park with my dad. My dad was a bit of a ball player, but he couldn't really…

— Jack Rodwell

My father pushed me to be a footballer. At every opportunity, he took me with him to play football. He came with me to…

— Riyad Mahrez

I had all these desperate feelings. I kept thinking, How will I ever play football again if I can't even get out of this…

— Keith Millard

My father wanted me to be a professional. It was always about football.

— Thomas Partey