Quotes from Demba Ba

It's important for a player to win a trophy.

When you retire, no-one remembers that you finished in the top four. They remember you won a trophy.

There are always communicative problems when you play football. It is part of the game. It is a problem you need to solve.

Some people have many options but for me football was my only option, so I gave everything.

I try to be strong mentally.

When I played in Belgium, Germany and England, their cultures were similar, more or less, because these clubs are all in Europe.

The first time I spoke to Avram Grant, my first question was about his conception of football. He gave me his answer and it was a good point.

When I go to the movie theater, I want to get emotion from the actors in the movie.

There are over 1.5 billion Muslims throughout the world, starting from Mecca in the desert from one person. What made them successful? It's because they had guidelines that they followed.

For me, I am always hoping to play for the national team.

The most special goal of my career was the one that I scored against Cameroon in injury time to send Senegal into the Africa Cup of Nations back in the 2011-12 season. That was the most unforgettable moment of my career.

As sportspeople, we have a power we don't even know. If we get together and talk, things change. If we stand up, people stand up with us.

When are we going to see the rest of the world stand up for Muslims?

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

I'm happy for the move to Chelsea from Newcastle and I did what I had to do with the time I was given.

When I joined Newcastle, at the beginning it was difficult. During pre-season, there was no Ramadan and I also didn't score then. So it's a myth. It was about getting into the team, knowing the players better and how they play. My team-mates also have to understand how I play and move.

My behaviour in the past wasn't too bad. But let's say it was not in keeping with the Islamic faith's demands. Nightclubs, for example. People tell me it's not a big deal if I go to them - but I don't do it any more.

Sometimes when you come in a team where there are a lot of big names - how can I say this? - the name plays more than the statistics.

I had no doubts I wanted to be a footballer because that was the only option.

He always told me I'd score goals; Alan Pardew gives me a lot of confidence.

Arsenal are one of those teams who makes you dream.

I have never doubted that I would succeed from the moment I first began playing football.

I'd always loved English football.

I was always excited by English football.