It’s only natural to want to select your best players and there is no doubt for me that Paul Scholes is still in a class of his own. He’s almost untouchable in what he does. I never tire of watching him play.
ZINEDINE ZIDANEReal Madrid is the most important thing that happened to me, both as a footballer and as a person.
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I have never had the opportunity to play in England, so I know little about it.
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We were a family who had come from nothing and now we had respect from French people of all sorts.
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I am supposed to set an example to young players.
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If you are determined and confident, there is nothing in this great existence that can stop you from achieving what you want.
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I have decided to come back for Les Bleus.
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To be recognised by a whole country is incredible. This is massive.
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Nobody knows if Zidane is an angel or demon. He smiles like Saint Teresa and grimaces like a serial killer.
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It’s the first time it’s happened to me and maybe the last. It’s a strange sensation, not normal for me. I can’t remember scoring three goals, even when I was a kid.
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The England team must always be respected. They always fight to the end.
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Messi makes the difference most of the time. In particular, he is always going forwards. He never passes the ball backwards or sideways. He has only one idea, to run towards the goal. So as a football fan, just enjoy the show.
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A Mediterranean city is really my culture.
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Football boots are very technical and have lots of specific requirements.
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My father is an Algerian, proud of who he is and I am proud that my father is Algerian.
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When your own fans whistle and jeer, then you have a big problem.
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You rarely come across the complete footballer, but Scholes is as close to it as you can get. One of my regrets is that the opportunity to play alongside him never presented itself during my career.
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Sometimes words are harder than blows.
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I am proud of where I come from and I will never forget the people I grew up with.
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We are well aware of the task ahead of us in what will be a very difficult match but which we all dream of playing.
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I love Madrid. I am happy to be here. I have been here three years and hope to be here longer. But I am proud of where I come from and never forget the people I grew up with.
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Everything Iniesta does impresses me. He could even play as goalkeeper. He’s magical.
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Mandela has played a crucial part in history. He’s done some extraordinary things, not only for his country but also for the whole world.
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If Zizou kept his temper, he would not be the genius that he is.
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I don’t know if we are the best team in the world. I am lucky to be playing alongside some of the best players around. It’s a dream.
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I was lucky to come from a difficult area. It teaches you not just about football but also life. There were lots of kids from different races and poor families. People had to struggle to get through the day.
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Scholes is undoubtedly the best midfielder of his generation.
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Music was important. Football was the easy part.
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