Country Quote by Rafael Benitez

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

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

Here the football is more physically strong. The Spanish are more technical. In Italy more tactical. In England... you have to run. We don't…

— Fabio Capello

Obviously, culturally, England's style of play is a lot more direct and physical. In Spain, they're a lot more patient, and they have the…

— Toni Duggan

In Spain, you get seven clear chances a game to receive the ball and shoot. In Italy, you get very few clear balls, and…

— Alvaro Morata

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

In Spain, everything's more tactical, more technical, with more possession. In Germany, it's more physical; it's about the runs you make, the counterattacks, and…

— Thiago Alcantara

The game in Spain is more about technique and about getting more touches on the ball. That's why I like it so much.

— James Rodriguez

The difference between Germany and Italy? I think in Serie A there is more quality and the game is quicker, but in Germany it's…

— Marko Arnautovic

The football in Spain is more about skill and technique. Every team tries to play good football. The physical side, with plenty of running…

— Arjen Robben

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

Playing for your country is still a big, big thing and I just think it's psychologically and physically easier in the bigger games if…

— Martin O'Neill