Europe Quote by Roberto Mancini

I know many people said I couldn't go to China because it would be a step backwards in football terms, but I think anyone…

— Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang

I want to go to China or coach or play arena football.

— Metta World Peace

First of all, it would be great for world football to have a competitive Chinese team as China traditionally has deep relation to sports…

— Berti Vogts

I am 30 years old and you don't get to play football forever. I feel lucky to be given this opportunity by Shanghai as…

— Aaron Mooy

I'm ready to help China realize its football dream. I think China can be a major player on the world stage one day.

— Ronaldo

After playing for several European clubs including Chelsea I opted to come to Shanghai. I wanted to see new things here, to get to…

— Demba Ba

You know where I want to go? I want to go to China.

— Manny Ramirez

I'm facing new challenges in China, the league here is developing and I try to help Chinese football develop here and around the world.

— Eran Zahavi

China has great potentials; the people are hard-working and focused. But they have to close the gap as far as the pace of the…

— Berti Vogts

I've been going to China every year now for more than a decade.

— Paul Oakenfold

I have good memories of my visit to China. It was a beautiful experience for me. I learned a lot of things. I hope…

— Gervinho

All those places that I've played at is a preparation for me to come to Beijing.

— Stephon Marbury