Football Quote by Xherdan Shaqiri

Going to Leicester, suddenly, football was just my living. This was the way I was going to support my family. That is when I…

— Danny Drinkwater

I was determined to become a footballer, not only because I loved the game but so I could provide for my family.

— Naby Keita

I always wanted to become a football player, and I thank my parents, as they helped me so much to realise this dream. They…

— Henrikh Mkhitaryan

I was happy to be in England, because my mother had always loved the royals, and so do I.

— Gordon Lightfoot

I loved my time here before and I told my friends and family that I'd love to return to the Premier League one day.

— Joao Felix

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

The fact is that I loved being in England.

— Anonymous

My parents wanted to provide for us so much, so that I could study at school and train and improve as a footballer. I'm…

— Miguel Almiron

I was always told that the Premier League would suit my playing style, and England has always attracted me. Ever since I was a…

— Radamel Falcao

When I was a kid I wanted to play in the First Division and I wanted to play for England. I achieved both those…

— Matt Le Tissier

My parents showed me the good way. The education I had with them and my dream to become a footballer never let me go…

— Lucas Moura

Part of the reason that I wanted to become a footballer was to help my family and friends financially so that was one of…

— Abdoulaye Doucoure