Change Quote by Louis van Gaal

In December, every league has a break, but in England, it is not like this.

— Samir Nasri

In football, we do a proper pre-season and then there are so many matches until December. But then there's still half a season to…

— Diogo Jota

The problem with winter sports is that - follow me closely here - they generally take place in winter.

— Dave Barry

Over the summer, you do have to take that time to relax and go on holiday with your mates and get away from football.

— Ben Chilwell

I love the English league. I think it's the best in the world, but I have a problem with Christmas and New Year's Day…

— Carlos Tevez

For a top player playing at a top club, the calendar is very demanding. With the new Club World Cup, we won't ever get…

— Dani Carvajal

It's very difficult in England because the season is very long and hard compared to other places. There's not a lot of recovery time…

— David Silva

It was an ideal day for football - too cold for the spectators and too cold for the players.

— Red Smith

I never did work in the off-season, and I never did play winter ball or anything else. I think it was good for me…

— Bobby Doerr

You have to take the good with the bad and if you have to play over Christmas you have to. We have a good…

— Mark Noble

Winter is not a season, it's a celebration.

— Anamika Mishra

English football gives other leagues an advantage. There are some traditions you can't change, I realise that. Boxing Day is non-negotiable. But you can't…

— Manuel Pellegrini