English football Quote by Sergio Ramos

I think in the Premier League the rules and referees are a bit more lenient, but when you come away with international football the…

— Reece James

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

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

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

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

I always think we have to be cautious with our attitude to refereeing the professionals and the people in the football family.

— Luis Enrique

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

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

We have to cut out some of our mistakes, but the main thing in English football is controlling the second ball. Without that, you…

— Pep Guardiola

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

English football has an enormous following across the world, not just because of the players but because of its history, its tradition, the excitement,…

— Fernando Torres

Referees will make good decisions and bad ones. But when they make decisions actually affecting a game of football, it's disappointing.

— Tony Pulis