Football Preference Quotes

I kinda wanted to play receiver more.

When I was younger I would play in front of crowds as small as 500 in the second division in Belgium, so I know what that's like. It might be easier in terms of pressure, but believe me, I would always prefer to be at a packed Anfield playing against Manchester United. That's why you want to become a footballer.

There was interest from clubs in Italy and England, I believe. But I've never been attracted by the way they play in Italy. Staying in Spain was always my preference.

I have always said that I do not want to play in the Europa League.

I must say I personally prefer the FC Cologne anthem over the Liverpool one.

I do not feel the need to play in Ligue 1, nor in the Premier League or in Serie A.

I really like live football. I like the English style, which is very straightforward.

The golf bag hurts my shoulder too much; I prefer to play football.

It was either football or hockey. I chose football, and I think it's worked out OK so far.

The Premier League is more physically demanding than Ligue 1. I love English football; it's the best in the world in my opinion, and I hope to stay here for many years to come.

I like the Premier League I lot. I feel it has my style of football.

I would hope my children do not like NYCFC.

I do not think I will go to China. They called me, but I said no because, for me, the real place for football is in Europe.

I'm not a video game guy. I would rather throw around a football.

English football is different: always on the attack. Although one thing is clear. The best football is the Italian.

I don't actually go to a lot of games because I think football on TV is better. Even though I'm pretty busy, I watch 90 percent of Ohio State's games.

God that's a great game. I wish I'd played my whole career in flag football.

Messi or Ronaldo? I prefer Messi because he is more of a street player.

I played rugby until I was 15, 16 and I eventually had to say, 'No, I have to choose one' and it was obviously going to be football, I miss playing rugby a lot.

I prefer to play in Spain than in the Premiership. Spanish football is more like my qualities.

There is no denying that the English league is perfect for me, but there are nice clubs elsewhere, too.

I played English football - soccer - instead of American football, because we couldn't afford the equipment.