Game Quote by Marko Arnautovic

Italian football's different to Spanish and German, but it's only different and not inferior.

— Mario Gomez

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

The defenders in Italy are stronger, and that makes me better. Serie A is played in a different way to other leagues.

— Gonzalo Higuain

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

As a defender it can also be more frustrating to play in Italy because referees do not tolerate too much physical contact. I loved…

— Jaap Stam

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

The Bundesliga is much quicker; it's more physical than the Liga, which is more technical.

— Xabi Alonso

Italy have plenty of high-quality players. Newcomers need time to get adjusted to the set-up and the system of play. I'm very young, and…

— Alessandro Del Piero

Italy is a very competitive league, where most of the teams wait for you.

— Marcos Alonso

In Italy, it is all about tactics and playing for a result, whereas in Spain, the focus is on technique and pace. In England,…

— Fabio Capello

Football is more disputed in England than it is in Italy. Every match is a very hard match because the referee doesn't blow his…

— Philippe Coutinho

Serie A is very different from the Bundesliga or the Ukrainian league.

— Douglas Costa