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English Premier League is much harder and quicker, and also, the referees are totally different because in England, they don't whistle after every small…

— Edin Dzeko

Sometimes officials should look at English football and let us play more. I like their system because, in Europe, their referees are more lenient.

— Sergio Ramos

Refereeing is always an issue where you want to have the best officials, and I think the referees do their very best in the…

— Brendan Rodgers

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

International football is different to the Premier League.

— Jack Rodwell

I have changed my behaviour on the pitch in England. Here referees talk to the players all the time. I think it is nice.

— Oscar

I always say the Premier League is the best in the world, and I still feel it is an honour to be playing here,…

— Emre Can

I don't like to criticise referees because I believe it is a very complicated job, and what they do is very beneficial for football.

— David Villa

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

It's complicated to referee a Champions League semi-final.

— Dani Carvajal

Power is the main difference; it's more powerful in England. Referees are less strict than in France, teams like to play low and in…

— Alexandre Lacazette

I find the quality of the officials in the Premier League so much better than the Championship.

— Neil Warnock