104 Quotes by Fabio Cannavaro

I have played plenty of matches where I thought I had left everything on the field and given a game my all, but what I have come to realise since I retired and began coaching - 90 minutes on the field do not compare to life as a manager.

It can be lonely as a manager out there. You are on the field, yes, but you are not really on the field with them. Yet I have to share with my players my experiences and my knowledge.

A compact defense has always been the basis of Italy's team.

I began searching for my confidence on the pitch as a young boy.

My dream was to become the flagship player for Napoli. Even though I played for other teams, I would have liked to have returned and retired there. Napoli is my life, my city, I have regrets.

Big or short, for me what was important was to win the game with my team.

My ambition with Al Ahli is to be an example for the local players. They must learn that professionalism is the path to success.

I was strong inside my head.

An experience abroad really enriches you.