100 Quotes by Emmanuel Adebayor

As a footballer, you still have to dream.

Winning is good but is better when it becomes a means of hope and positive change in the lives of those who are deprived.

Saluting a goal in front of the fans is one of the most beautiful moments in a player's life.

I have a bad reputation in England, and I don't know why. Maybe it's something that has just followed me. But one thing I always say is that 90% of the people I've played with would say I'm an amazing guy, a great teammate. Other people, those who work on the gate at every stadium I've played at, will tell you I am a humble guy and a nice person.

It's always a pleasure to have a manager give you compliments.

Sometimes you have to be dirty to win some games.

I'm not really happy with my football career, but I can't complain about it, either.

Stephen Ireland is one of the most talented players I have seen, and Nigel de Jong is doing really well. He fights for his team all over the pitch, and he has a lot of character.

When you see me on the pitch, I will always be smiling, always laughing, always playing jokes. I grew up as somebody who was always laughing. In England, people will tell me that I should not laugh, but you cannot stop me from laughing. It's impossible.