118 Quotes by Diego Forlan

I try to do my best both on and off the pitch, giving a good image in my behaviour.

I can't recall playing for a team who weren't involved in a fight for points at the end of the season. That would be strange for me.

I am not saying that I am at the same level as Messi or Ronaldo. They are the best two players in the world, but I am very proud that I managed to finish above them in the goalscoring charts, especially as I was playing for Atletico Madrid, not Barcelona or Real Madrid.

I try to see the positive side of things.

As a footballer, it can be enjoyable to do a proper interview where you trust the journalist to reproduce your thoughts.

Playing a World Cup is spectacular.

Although I will not always play well, I always give everything on the pitch.

Strikers love to play with other strikers, as I did with Sergio Aguero, Luis Suarez, and Edinson Cavani. You can make the most of your individual talents for the good of the team. If you can strike up a good partnership with another player, it's like striking gold.

I am very happy here at Atletico, and I want to bring the same kind of joy to all the fans.