176 Quotes by Frank Rijkaard

If someone is quite tall, the people will sing songs about his height. We don't have to overreact. You just have to do your job.

As a young centre-back at Ajax, I played with Wim Jansen, and of course you learn a huge amount. I made some mistakes, because we Dutchmen want to solve situations by playing football. So we look at the ball, try to judge where it will come.

I think that every manager who starts work with a team has the best expectations and is giving all he's got to improve immediately.

He's an incredible person. Messi is not simply a uniquely talented footballer. He's also strong mentally, very bright, and exceptionally dedicated to his job. Personally speaking, I enjoy watching him play, and I'm deeply proud of him and what he has achieved. Quite simply, he's the best.

A team like Barcelona always has targets, and that's quite normal.

Before we talk about stylish performance, we need to think about winning. That's the most important thing.

It would not be honest if I did a review, because I've worked with Leo Messi, whom I consider the best player I've seen. I cannot comment or compare with Cristiano Ronaldo because I have not worked with him. That is not to say that I do not have as much respect for Cristiano as a footballer.

Mourinho is a great coach, and I respect the way he works.

Everyone has his own form, and I never had any problems with Mourinho.