Balancing act Quote by John Virgo

Sometimes you look at footballers and think they're selfish or they don't bring a good image to society. But sometimes people underestimate footballers and…

— Juan Mata

Footballers are the most vulnerable people. They exude confidence, but inside, they're so lacking in confidence. They know they can lose form or be…

— Gordon Taylor

As professional footballers, we are in a fortunate position compared to much of society. I think it's important we keep this in mind and…

— Giorgio Chiellini

Footballers are an easy target. They are offered big lines of credit. Every sport is vulnerable; its such a big gambling industry, and there…

— Gordon Taylor

You know I don't think there will ever be a time when the English player is not respected, and feared, across the world of…

— Johan Cruijff

The problem is that people have an idea of what a footballer should look like, how they should behave, what they should talk about.…

— Hector Bellerin

A footballer must be prepared to be welcomed when all is well and to receive criticism when things are not working out. Of course,…

— Edinson Cavani

I always give my best on the field, but I think modern footballers have a big opportunity to make a difference in peoples' lives.

— David Luiz

I am not dealing with footballers, I am dealing with people. They have fears and worry about failing and making fools of themselves in…

— Pep Guardiola

I think people don't really understand how much footballers are affected by the people in their lives. When we're interviewed, people always ask about…

— Ivan Rakitic

Like individuals in all walks of life, footballers want stability and we have families to look after.

— Adebayo Akinfenwa

It's football - fans are passionate about it, and sometimes it's difficult for players to take, but we are good men, and we all…

— Emmanuel Adebayor