I'm a firm believer that when you play football, it's not just about football. It's about changing people's lives, shaping their futures.
Football is a simple game. Twenty-two men chase a ball for 90 minutes and at the end, the Germans always win.
Football is an honest game. It's true to life. It's a game about sharing. Football is a team game. So is life.
Success is no accident. It is hard work, perseverance, learning, studying, sacrifice and most of all, love of what you are doing or learning to do.
Football is like life - it requires perseverance, self-denial, hard work, sacrifice, dedication, and respect for authority.
Football is a game of opinions, and as long as you're winning, people will say your football's great.
Football is like a religion in my family. I don't ask them to understand, just to respect.
The game of life is a lot like football. You have to tackle your problems, block your fears, and score your points when you get the opportunity.
In football, as in life, the hits you don't see coming are the ones that do the most damage.
Some people think football is a matter of life and death. I assure you, it's much more serious than that.