City showed me their ambition to be one of the biggest clubs in the world, and I was happy to join.

Don't ever doubt yourself because there are enough people in the world that are going to doubt you.

Family comes together when you deal with hard times because it's the only way you know how to cope.

The league, I think, is doing well. It's growing, it's maturing, and it's becoming a better league.

Why lie? I'm not going to be a hypocrite and say the opposite of what I think, like some others do.

There are certain battles that you pick. When they're not worth picking, they're laughable stories.

I loved being back out on the pitch. Although I have not been in full training, I felt pretty good.

I just wanted to see my people smile. Brazillian people suffer so much. I just wanted them to smile

What I love most about Norway is you ladies. Back home I'm used to fat and hairy women journalists.

It's true that I'm even better than I could have imagined, both in football and in my private life!

I felt terrible when I went to Roma because I hadn't fulfilled the expectations of the Florentines.

I've got about 5 million followers on Twitter, and if I tweet anything, there will be faux outrage.

I think the concept of seeking fame and fortune in women's football in the States is a bit idyllic.

You give everything; sometimes you win, sometimes you lose, but you always have to move on quickly.

That's what I work for every day: training and playing to the maximum, trying to do the best I can.

We can only win by giving everything and being ready to defeat the adversary with fiery aggression.

I drink coffee every day, either espresso or cortado, which is two shots espresso and steamed milk.

I had a really hard time growing up; we were a large family, and we didn't have much money at home.

When you have the humility to listen to the Bible it does more than enlighten us, it transforms us.

Bolton are an established team in the Premiership these days and well respected by the other sides.

Just emotionally, as amazing as it is to win the World Cup, it's emotionally draining in many ways.

I gave my jersey to Mourinho because he’s the best coach in the world and I love him like a father.

How convinced are you that man was created in the image of God when you can't see the image of God?

After the 2006 World Cup, I knew that you don't always need success, success, success on the pitch.

I like to help create team spirit in the dressing room. I feel that I've got loads of love to give.

The bicycle kick is not easy to do. I scored 1,283 goals, and only two or three were bicycle kicks.

The people can say what they want, but fact remains that Neymar has been booked more often than me.

I've never asked for a transfer anywhere, but I've been constantly moving around. It's frustrating.

I set myself high standards on the pitch and I know I have not always lived up to them this season.

Houllier did what he had to do – I’m not the first person to be treated like a disposable commodity

If you have a lot of injuries for a long period, that makes it more normal to bring in new players.

What I love about England is that the fans have great respect for the players on and off the pitch.

La Liga has the best teams, who fight for all the European trophies, so it's very difficult to win.

Carrying the ball is one of the strongest points in my game and I like to be a danger on the pitch.

When you look at other sports, like golf, the players earn a lot more money without running around.

I think football in general globally has a unique way of uniting people instead of dividing people.

Madrid are a great club and were the challenge I sought after my long and successful Bayern career.

Bayern exists only to win, but to win in style, too. Winning 2-1 is not enough. We have to win 5-0.

I know that I'll end up being a role model for many, many people out there for all kinds of reasons.

Messi is out of this world. Scoring 86 goals this year... In 2012. What an incredible accomplishment

I would like to win the Ballon d'Or for women. But every top professional should have that ambition.

As a fast player, I want to receive the ball facing the opposition goal, which gives me more vision.

I think if somebody knows how to play the game, he or she can play anywhere. You know how to fit in.

Messi is the best player in the history of football, and that’s why I prefer Barça over Real Madrid.

I've played 100 caps for England, for my country. Being the first black player, I think, is amazing.

I love the city and the people here. I've been with them for many years and I fought alongside them.

I can't go against my nature because I am what I am. I don't try to be anyone different to who I am.

In order to make history, you have to win the World Cup. It's not good enough just to reach a final.

In every team, you have to win the respect of your team-mates, working a lot and really sweat blood.

The referee will now keep track of the time on the field and the shootouts have finally been banned.

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