Competitive Rivalry Quotes

This rap game is just WWF; everybody wants points off somebody else.

Great contests generally excite great animosities.

An enemy is like a man's most prized flower. It brings him joy to see it buried in the ground.

It's a sad situation when you have to talk crap about other organizations that you know your paths are never going to cross competitively.

The greatest competitor was Bob Gibson. He worked so fast out there and he always had the hood up. He always wanted to close his own deal. He never talked to you because he was battling so hard. I sure as hell don't miss batting against him, but I miss him in the game.

Kobe was hell-bent on surpassing Jordan as the greatest player in the game. His obsession with Michael was striking. When we played in Chicago that season, I orchestrated a meeting between the two of them, thinking that Michael might help shift Kobe’s attitude toward selfless teamwork. After they shook hands, the first words out of Kobe’s mouth were, ‘You know I can kick your ass one on one.’

People always let me know when their team beats the Canucks.

I know we had a lot of wars on the court. The Pistons - those were the roughest games I ever played in.

I cannot say who is better between Messi and Ronaldo. Because they are different players. Both are superstars.

I hated to bat against Drysdale. After he hit you he'd come around, look at the bruise on your arm and say, 'Do you want me to sign it?'

In every city where there are two teams, the rivalry is very intense. Rome, Milan, everywhere - it's very strong.

The only thing Kevin Lee does better than me is talk and sell fights like that. I sell fights my own way, inside the cage.

The only thing Chelsea and Manchester City have in common is the fact that both clubs have a lot of money.