5,260 Quotes About Sports

Our two biggest rivals had adjusted their whole season to this one aim of beating us. Of course, it is a big compliment that they were so motivated to stop us but it was very tough to face two matches like that so close together. Suddenly three trophies are down to one.

When you beat a team so often - especially like this season when Chelsea had already lost three times to us - you know people expect you to do it again. But you also know they're going to be even more motivated to finally win.

We're still a great team. In your mind you can understand that but, emotionally, we needed to express the same belief. We came out full of fire and scored two early goals, two really beautiful goals, and that changed everything.

When practice comes, they both come every day to play and work at getting better. When you're a star athlete like they are, you wouldn't expect that from them. But that's what gets them where they are.

It's what you've been a part of for so long. I don't think I can watch a game without an interest in who wins.

I'm going to try to enjoy the All-Star break, hope my players reflect on what happened the first half of the season, come back with a different attitude, try to find our solution on how to win it.

A team sport is not very good for me, because I can't take losing.

I can't believe how much money I lose betting on sports. "sucker born every minute". That's me!

That's the only reason I'm here. I don't need to play the game for any other reason than to win a championship.