Quotes about soccer
soccer country thinking
Over the last 10-15 years, you've seen soccer finally start to grow at a fast pace, start to get the recognition it deserves, and I think it has to do with all of the people who come to America from foreign countries. Claudio Reyna
soccer games mirrors
When I see myself in the videogame it's amazing how realistic I look. This is the most authentic and realistic soccer game I have ever seen. It is like I'm looking in a mirror. The attention to detail is incredible.
soccer sports play
The more people who come from abroad who played soccer and are brought up playing it and watching it, then come over to America and bring what they know and what they play, that's how the sport will grow.
soccer football mother
Damien is Damien. When I don't put him in the squad my mother, who's 84, asks 'why isn't Damien playing?' She kills me about it and that's true Claudio Ranieri
soccer football player
If it is the case that you need just a first 11 and three or four more players, then why did Christopher Columbus sail to India to discover America?
soccer thinking practice
No matter what activity or practice we are pursuing, there isn't anything that isn't made easier through constant familiarity and training (I think you can apply this to soccer as well) Dalai Lama
soccer football race
As long as the human race is able to concern itself with more than mere survival, soccer will have its place. Desmond Morris
soccer lying past
The roots of our Soccer Tribe lie deep in our primeval past.
soccer teamwork orchestra
How could you have a soccer team if all were goalkeepers? How would it be an orchestra if all were French horns? Desmond Tutu
soccer football men
A message to the best football supporters in the world. We need a 12th man here. Where are you? Where are you? Let's be having you. Come on! Delia Smith
soccer kids play
Unless your kid is Pele Jr., they're not going to be able to feed themselves from soccer. If your kid knows how to play soccer, but not make dinner, you have done them a disservice. Alton Brown
soccer team player
I like to watch soccer, no matter what teams or players are in the field. Andres Iniesta
soccer past idols
In the past, I had my idols but today I enjoy learning from all the soccer I watch.
soccer rocks fans
Soccer is like punk rock: The product is not necessarily terrible. The problem is the fan base. Chuck Klosterman
soccer sports exercise
...I've spent the last fifteen years of my life railing against the game of soccer, an exercise that has been lauded as "the sport of the future" since 1977. Thankfully, that future dystopia has never come.
soccer volleyball self
If there is a defining aspect of UNC women's soccer, and its success, it is what we call the competitive cauldron. It is the pinnacle of our program. The great part about the cauldron is that it fosters a quality we can all possess. It isn't a talent we are born with. Competitive drive is not governed by innate ability, but by self-discipline and desire Anson Dorrance
soccer team eye
I played on this soccer team, called Hollywood United, and there were a lot of old ex-international pro-players. We played this benefit match at the Rose Bowl, and the crowd streamed in. It's so nerve-wracking to go out into a stadium, feeling a billion eyes upon you when you mess up your touches. That's an overwhelming environment. Donal Logue
soccer heaven gold
He's a gift from heaven, he is truly a gift from heaven. Whatever he touches turns to gold. Cristiano Ronaldo
soccer strong character
He is as tough as anything. You can crack him once, but he won't let it bother him. He's back on his feet in no time and getting on with it. He is a strong character and a great sight when he's heading for goal.
soccer games lasts
After we played Sporting last week, the lads in the dressing room talked about him constantly, and on the plane back from the game they urged me to sign him. That's how highly they rated him.
soccer desire pace
When you see someone like him coming on, with his great pace and desire to take someone on, it is a boost.
soccer couple team
When Ronaldo gave that little wink everyone interpreted it that he had got his team-mate sent off. You felt then that he would become a much criticised figure. But that's not really what happened. So for him to overcome all of that and emerge as one of the players of the season is quite a remarkable achievement. He is a phenomenal talent. He has tremendous pace, he goes past players and he has added the ability to shoot. He can also pick out team-mates. There is not a lot he cannot do now. I believe his game has improved immeasurably over the past couple of seasons.
soccer balls want
Ronaldo can do whatever he wants as a footballer. There are some things he does with the ball that make me touch my head and wonder how he did it.
soccer player exceptional
For me, he is an exceptional player.
soccer football opportunity
There's no point in making predictions. It's not worth speculating because nothing is set in stone and things change all the time in football. Today there are opportunities that no one knows if they will come round again in the future.
soccer player years
I want to be one of the best players around in two or three years time, to be a decisive footballer.
soccer quitting great-things
The great thing about him, is that he will not quit.
soccer heart games
We saw that he plays with his heart too. He obviously loves the game so much and was distraught to lose in the final. Seeing him cry nearly got me going too.
soccer powerful believe
English fans love spectacular players like Alan Shearer and that is exactly what United have now signed. He has magic in his boots. The first thing you notice about him is that he is incredibly quick and very, very powerful for such a young man. He has great, close control and his technique is excellent. He believes he can do anything with the ball, and that confidence makes him very special indeed.
soccer my-family restless
When my family isn't alright, I get restless. It just doesn't seem right to me.
soccer responsibility numbers
The number 7 shirt is an honor and a responsibility. I hope it brings me a lot of luck.
soccer dream inspirational-sports
I'm living a dream I never want to wake up from.
soccer player cases
I don't understand referees. It appears like some players can't even be touched, but in my case, everyone can hit me as hard as they can.