Father Quote by Samir Nasri

We came to a great country like Canada that took us in, which is amazing looking back at it. At that time, I didn't…

— Alphonso Davies

I have been following World Cups since I was 11 years old. The competition inspires me.

— Vijay Shankar

I never played in a World Cup. I wasn't good enough.

— Chris Coleman

Growing up with my dad, whenever I wanted to try something, he would let me try it but he wouldn't let me give up…

— Carlos Pena, Jr

After two good and interesting years I decided to put an end to my duty at FIFA, mainly to be able to spend more…

— Marco van Basten

I played soccer because my Dad played, and you did what your Dad did.

— Owen Hargreaves

I have always wanted to play in the World Cup.

— Imran Tahir

I played soccer until I was like 10 or 11, maybe 12. I had fun with it, but it was a team sport, and…

— Xander Schauffele

Of course I would have liked to have played at the World Cup, but I achieved so much in my career as a footballer…

— George Weah

My parents wanted me to have a good education, so I finished school, and at the same time I was able to play football.

— Ilkay Gundogan

You have to sacrifice time with your family, your time as a teenager. You don't experience life like any other, outside of football. When…

— Nikita Parris

Whatever opportunities I got after the Under-19 World Cup, I tried to make most of it and do my best for the team.

— Prithvi Shaw