Quotes from Riyad Mahrez

To score three goals at City is not easy.

It's hard losing a parent, especially dad because he was always behind me. It was his dream and my dream for me to become a footballer.

I always watch Barcelona on TV at home because I like how they play.

To sum it up, I would say that the Premier League is football's NBA.

Sometimes you see me on the pitch, and you think I'm playing on the street.

My early memories of my dad were taking me to play football when I was six - they are happy ones. They are my favourites.

I have to accept constructive criticism.

It's difficult to have the Africa Cup of Nations during the season because you focus on the league, and then you go to Africa, then straightaway you come back and have to refocus in the league.

I was born with this talent, so I've just worked hard, and now it's gone well for me. But I'm not going to lie - I didn't expect to be top of the Premier League.

Playing in the Premier League, in front of such crowds and on such perfect pitches, is amazing. I am so lucky.

It's difficult in the Premier League.

Deep down inside me, I knew I could do great.

I work on my recoveries, coming back into the defensive line and things like that.

I've had the four best seasons of my career at Leicester and have loved every moment. I feel immense pride to have been a part of what we have achieved during my time at the club, culminating in becoming Premier League champions.

My father was a big influence. He kept telling me to pursue football, always. He always encouraged me and my brother.

My father pushed me to be a footballer. At every opportunity, he took me with him to play football. He came with me to matches.

In life, that is how you advance - by pushing the limits.

You can be first, and then in six games, you can be 12th. The results can just flip, and everybody can forget.

When I play at home, I feel like I'm flying.

For every footballer, to finish in the top ten of the Ballon d'Or is a dream.

I was a street footballer.

When you taste first place, if you then go and finish fourth, you will be disappointed.

I don't want to return to France; France doesn't tempt me at all. I like England.

To be good is not enough; you also have to make your team win. And, when you are an attacker, that most often happens through a goal or through an assist.