75 Quotes by Marcos Alonso

You learn more when it's hard than when it's easy.

I remember a Greek player from Sevilla, Vassilios Tsiartas. He was the best free kick taker I have seen in my life, I think. I learned from him in training. I used to hit the ball, like, five metres from goal because I couldn't reach! But I remember him telling me, 'When you are 14, 15 years old, you will take free kicks like me.'

I'm very happy about my career, and I'm proud of having played in Bolton and Sunderland.

To be honest, I don't care who scores the goals.

Football is a sport that changes very quickly.

Everyone tries to give 100 per cent for the team. If you can help with goals or assists then it's even more important.

I was 11 or 12 when I had my trial with Real Madrid.

It's normal when you play in four competitions there are so many games, and because of this there is more risk of injury or tiredness.

Wembley is one of the top stadiums in the world.