“Everything I did, I did for football, to achieve my dream.”

I always thought I wanted to play professionally, and I always knew that to do that I’d have to make a lot of sacrifices.

A good game and we’re through to the semi-finals of the cup!

You have to fight to reach your dream. You have to sacrifice and work hard for it.

I just get on with my game and let the referees do their job.

The game isn’t over, keep giving your all.

Nothing more beautiful than taking a nap with my children.

You cannot allow your desire to be a winner to be diminished by achieving success before and I believe there is room for improvement in every sportsman.

The day you think there is no improvements to be made is a sad one for any player.

It’s at times like these that mental strength and training are key.

We are at a good level. Our secret is that we play the same way against each opponent.

Money is not a motivating factor. Money doesn’t thrill me or make me play better because there are benefits to being wealthy. I’m just happy with a ball at my feet.

Nobody said it was going to be easy. One more step – Nobody said it was an easy game. Another big step.

Little by little, I’m getting better all the time. I’ve not lost the passion to play.

I always had the same style of play. I didn’t really worry about people kicking me.

I am more worried about being a good person than being the best football player in the world.

We continue training, to recharge, to continue striving and do our best. We will return to the field to leave everything.

If it can be dreamed, it can be done.

I am competing with what I am capable of.

I didn’t mind basic training. It taught me that something that seems impossible at the start can be achieved.

If you realize that all things change, there is nothing you will try to hold on to. If you are not afraid of dying, there is nothing you cannot achieve.

We delight in the beauty of the butterfly, but rarely admit the changes it has gone through to achieve that beauty.

Achievement happens when we pursue and attain what we want.

You cannot expect to achieve new goals or move beyond your present circumstances unless you change.

If you’re trying to achieve, there will be roadblocks. I’ve had them; everybody has had them.