Quotes About Football

I have respect for Pep and what he won, and what he did for football because he changed some mentalities in football.

Working under Pep Guardiola, a chance like that doesn't come along too often. That's no disrespect to Mauricio Pochettino, but the people that Pep has worked with grow as players.

All of you know how Pep Guardiola is as a manager... he is the best coach in history.

For me personally, Pep Guardiola is the best coach in the world.

I prefer to get my own picture of people and Pep was the main reason that I moved to City. I am very happy with how things have gone, both personally and in a sporting sense.

Pep Guardiola tactically brings a gift that is second to none in the world.

Pep Guardiola was very good for the Bundesliga.

Pep is a modern coach, he's intelligent, brave, likes football and always has the players on his side. He knows a lot about football, but Mourinho's success in all countries where he has been confirms him as the best.

When I became a coach, I began to admire Pep Guardiola.

Growing up, my favorite pass-rusher was Julius Peppers. He was just a beast.

I don't do nervous, really. You always have to respect your opponent, respect the game of football, and be 100 per cent focused.

What I can confirm is that I will always give a 100 per cent for Nigeria like I do at my club.

London is a wonderful city, but I am here for Chelsea. It's 100 per cent hard work, 90 per cent fun.

I gave 100 per cent, 100 per cent of the time I played for Liverpool. Five years, I did everything I could possibly do. I love this club, but it is time for a new adventure.

I always had that joy of the game in my eyes everywhere I played, because it was the best thing, but Brescia probably had less pressure. Maybe people might perceive more enjoyment because the pressure was different, but it was the same. I enjoyed the pressure, no problem!

It can be difficult for players who are perceived to have turned their backs on England, as Wilfried Zaha has found out after deciding to play for Ivory Coast.

I understand the Rooney Rule and I understand why it is critical in America. I certainly think there are differences between the American system and in American football, there is such a large percentage of players who are of ethnic backgrounds. I think there is a difference here... I don't think its appropriate here.

Everybody sees the person on the football field and has a perception of him, but in the media or on Twitter it's just me being myself. I'm an honest, hard-working guy who likes a laugh.

There is still this perception in football about whether people are 'English through and through.' Essentially there is not any such thing without going into a whole discussion on genetics and bloodlines of each player.

Mohamed Salah is the best footballer in the world and an overall perfect person.

For its part, one of the keys of Tottenham is that it has players who know each other very well for two or three years. They have not made changes and are managed by the same coach, Mauricio Pochettino. Therefore, they perfectly apply the idea of team and style of play.

I know perfectly well that in football, you have good times, and you have bad times.

Zico is a great manager and he knows the game perfectly.

It's true that through playing more games our understanding has got much better and now Leo knows me perfectly. He always looks for me - and I look for him - and thanks to that we've been able to score a lot of goals.