England Quote by Philippe Coutinho

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

English football is very different from Italian; it's more physical, and matches are always very open.

— Roberto Mancini

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

If you play in France, Spain or Italy it is not the same football, especially when you play in England. Every game is very…

— Robert Pires

In Italy, football is too important. There is more pressure on coaches, teams, directors. Now is not a good moment for football in Italy.…

— Carlo Ancelotti

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

In Italy, it's a different kind of football. It's really intense and of course, the fans are really really, really loud.

— Victor Osimhen

In no other country is football lived like it is in Italy, almost to the point of overkill. There is too much football on…

— Pavel Nedved

English football is different: always on the attack. Although one thing is clear. The best football is the Italian.

— Gabriel Batistuta

It's always complicated to play against Italy.

— Thiago Alcantara

Here in Italy, football is more like a chess game. You have to think about every move.

— Patrice Evra

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