Quotes About Copa

The Champions League is the most important, but I love the Liga and the Copa.

When people ask me what club I supported growing up, I didn't really watch club soccer. The only channels I got had World Cups and the Copa America, so I gravitated toward the Latin American, South American style of game.

The Copa del Rey is a different competition. It is football in its purest form and is different from the continuity of the league.

Sometimes a team loses a Copa tie and suddenly the competition is downplayed. It's not a good excuse to say that the Copa has no merit.

I've got some wonderful memories of the 2011 Copa America. It was a very special tournament.

I love the Copa America. It showcases all the classic rivalries of South America, all those neighbours, up against each other.