Quotes from Gonzalo Higuain

I always believe that it's beautiful to win important matches, but it's also very important simply to reach those moments. I truly believe that.

Football, for me, is the most ever-changing sport in the world, because you can go seven games in a row, scoring in all of them; then, you don't score for two games, and already you're doing badly. You're in crisis.

If you play with the big time players, you will also improve.

Bread and football - that's how I grew up.

When I am not playing, I suffer.

I have always said that great players must always play for the great clubs.

It is illogical to play Wednesday, Saturday, and Tuesday.

I'm more of a player that listens and focuses on myself in the dressing room; I don't talk much before the matches.

The Premier League? Of course I like it. It's the most beautiful league in the world, and I'd like to play in it.

When you are getting warmed up and you hear the fans there, singing your name, when you feel that the fans support you like this, it gives you even more determination inside.

I always experience each game the same way, but the Clasico has something extra because you can't play one every day.

It is a source of great pride to have played 100 matches for a club as prestigious as Real Madrid.

For someone like me, who loves this sport, Naples is a wonderful place. This is an incredible city where football comes first, followed by everything else. The fans live for football.

The Neapolitans have a special affection for Argentines. They are similar to us as well as having Diego Maradona in their hearts.

Which player isn't motivated about playing in the World Cup?

People make up their mind on whether you're a good player over seven games at a World Cup. You're great if you score goals and bad if you don't. I will always believe in myself, and those who doubt me will always continue to do so.

The Pichichi is a dream for me and also a goal, like any striker, but only if accompanied by the league title.

Juventus is an historical club, and many great players have played there.

Legs and athleticism are worth nothing without mental toughness. You also need to be stubborn.

Football is my life, but there are more important things in life.

I am sure my own game is improving by playing in Serie A.

I'm a competitive player, a fighter, and I always try to improve what I think needs improving.

I am not disturbed by criticism or insults. It's all about having faith in yourself.

The defenders in Italy are stronger, and that makes me better. Serie A is played in a different way to other leagues.