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"WESLEY SNEIJDER: "When Messi came to play against Los Angeles my son was more than excited to see him he absolutely adores him. "Unfortunately we werent going to be able to attend the match. So I contacted Messi directly and he simply said 'Why dont you bring him to the hotel Ill meet him there.' My wife took him and Messis bodyguard greeted them taking them to meet Leo." "The joy my son felt was indescribable. They took photos together and Messi even gave him a signed Inter Miami shirt. He told my son 'Give this gift to your father.' Messi also sent me a signed photo of us from the Ballon"
X Link 2026-02-10T08:00Z 109.9K followers, 464.4K engagements
"DIDIER DROGBA: "Torres' time at Chelsea didn't go as many had hoped. Some even labelled him one of the club's worst signings when you look at the price tag versus his performances. But he scored a goal that every Chelsea fan will remember forever. During the [----] Champions League run Torres wasn't really part of Di Matteo's main plans. He only got around [--] minutes across both legs of the semifinal against Barcelona. But that equaliser he scored at the Camp Nou was massive. I remember it clearly - Barcelona were pressing hard and after a dangerous attack near our box Xavi tried to play a"
X Link 2026-02-09T04:00Z 109.9K followers, 125.8K engagements
"When Lewandowski arrived at FC Barcelona they claimed they were quite surprised by Robert Lewandowski's body even when he had just arrived from vacation and at almost [--] years old. Anna Lewandowska his wife has a lot to do with that. She was a professional karateka Polish national champion European champion and silver and bronze medalist in two World Cups. She has a degree in physical education and nutrition and since she's been with Lewandowski she's in charge of his diet. "Robert told me that the big leap in his career came when he changed his food" said Cionek his former teammate. What"
X Link 2026-02-10T00:30Z 109.9K followers, 686.4K engagements
"In the [------] season Atltico Madrid didnt have a traditional company logo for their shirt sponsor. Instead they signed a deal with Columbia Pictures (via Sony) meaning their shirt sponsor changed almost every few weeks depending on which movie was being promoted. Some of the movies featured on the front of the shirt: - Hellboy - Spider-Man [--] - Hitch - Resident Evil: Apocalypse - Closer - The Punisher They reportedly rotated through 15+ different films across the season. Instead of one corporate sponsor Atleti basically turned their chest into a moving billboard for Hollywood."
X Link 2026-02-13T09:30Z 109.9K followers, 80.5K engagements
"Ryan Giggs: One day I fouled Kak and he put his hand in my throat and we had a fight. After the game I found him waiting for me with Gattuso. Gattuso told me that Kak wanted to apologize but he cant speak English I told him that there is no problem and no hard feelings. After Gattuso translated what I said to Kak he came to me and gave me a hug and apologized again. We exchanged our shirts I will never forget that day"
X Link 2023-04-14T21:44Z 109.4K followers, 1.1M engagements
"If Mo Salah scores first against Forest well giveaway this beautiful Corinthians limited edition shirt.🤩👕 Retweet & follow us to enter✅"
X Link 2023-04-22T08:37Z 109.5K followers, 852.7K engagements
"If Mo Salah scores first against Spurs today well giveaway this beautiful Atletico Mineiro shirt👕 Retweet & follow us to enter📲"
X Link 2023-04-30T07:35Z 109.4K followers, 1.5M engagements
"If Mo Salah scores first against Brentford tonight well giveaway this beautiful Atletico Mineiro shirt👕 Retweet & follow us to enter📲"
X Link 2023-05-06T08:54Z 109.5K followers, 625.6K engagements
"If Erling Haaland scores first against Real Madrid tonight well giveaway an Ajax Bob Marley shirt OR a Bohemians Bob Marley shirt🟢🟡🔴 Retweet & follow us to enter📲"
X Link 2023-05-09T10:44Z 109.4K followers, 1.4M engagements
"If Erling Haaland scores ANYTIME tonight against Inter Milan well giveaway this beautiful Corinthians shirt AND a box🎁 Retweet & follow us to enter📲 #UCLfinal http://mysteryretroshirts.co.uk http://mysteryretroshirts.co.uk"
X Link 2023-06-10T08:14Z 109.5K followers, 970.6K engagements
"Every time a player gets injured the first thing you hear is people moaning about the schedule being too tough. But no one ever talks about the fact that shin pads are getting smaller and smaller. Look at James Milner longest Premier League career going and hes still wearing proper big shin pads that will actually protect him if he gets smashed. Then look at the two lads next to him: ones basically got matchboxes strapped to his legs and the other doesnt even look like hes wearing any. Its just not safe and sooner or later its going to end in nasty injuries. Players should be made to wear"
X Link 2025-09-25T17:09Z 109.4K followers, 2.1M engagements
"Micky van de Ven wasnt supposed to make it this far. At Volendam some coaches told him straight: youre not quick enough the first-team lads are miles ahead of you. A tough verdict for a teenager. A growth spurt left him awkward knee problems made him look even slower. For a while it seemed like they were right. Then Wim Jonk came in at Volendam and gave him a chance. Van de Ven threw himself into the work gym sessions sprint training building power and explosiveness. Bit by bit the speed came back. By [----] hed earned a move to Wolfsburg. Suddenly the slow defender was clocking Bundesliga"
X Link 2025-09-28T20:57Z 109.4K followers, 623.8K engagements
"Miroslav Klose: "I stopped playing football because I no longer recognised it. Today young players think about other things. As a child I only thought about training and becoming someone in this sport that I always loved. At Lazio and in the national team after each training session I put myself in a bathtub full of ice to avoid injuries. But the young players on the team systematically refused. When they saw me picking up the bags of balls to put them away at the end of training they said to me 'But who tells you to do that' At that moment I said to myself: 'You're [--] years old and you can't"
X Link 2025-11-03T18:48Z 109.4K followers, 136.6K engagements
"Jules Kound: Football players can go six months or even a whole year without getting paid and still live comfortably without it affecting them at all. Unlike the people who leave their homes at [--] AM and come back at [--] PM just to earn a small amount for their families. I dont get why fans look up to football players as role models. I wouldnt recommend it. The real role model is the dad who works hard every day for his family"
X Link 2025-11-03T21:35Z 109.4K followers, 730.2K engagements
"🗣 JOHN OBI MIKEL: "I will never forget what happened after the U-20 World Cup final against Argentina. Messi won the Golden Ball and I won the Silver Ball but I felt I deserved the Golden Ball. I approached him and said in Spanish 'You stole the Golden Ball from me. I was better.' Messi with his characteristic humility smiled and replied 'It wasnt my decision; it was the committees. But what youve done for your country is incredible.' Later when we crossed paths near the locker rooms he offered to swap awards: 'If you want take my Golden Ball and give me the Silver.' I laughed and said 'I"
X Link 2025-11-07T14:03Z 109.4K followers, 7.7M engagements
"John Terry: When we were going to play against Barcelona my son asked me for a signed Messi shirt and I promised Id get it for him. From the start of the match I wasnt thinking about winning or losing or anything else just about Messis shirt. I told my teammates not to ask for it. When the game ended I went over to him and asked for the shirt and he didnt hesitate to give it to me; he even asked for mine in return. What humility But as I entered the tunnel I remembered that my son had asked me for his autograph. I felt really disappointed and went to Barcelonas locker room but they told me it"
X Link 2025-11-10T19:00Z 109.5K followers, 1.6M engagements
"In April [----] a moment occurred that would be forever etched in football history. After an Orlando Pride match professional player Carson Pickett who was born without her left forearm happened to meet 21-month-old Joseph Teed who was also born with an underdeveloped left arm. They greeted each other with an elbow bump which became a global symbol of courage and breaking stereotypes. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2009022240948670718 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2009022240948670718"
X Link 2026-01-07T22:00Z 109.5K followers, 14.1K engagements
"WALTER SAMUEL: They called me The Wall but few knew what it cost to carry that nickname. Blood hits sleepless nights matches with pains a player today would never accept. Defending wasnt glamour it was war. And I fought it every weekend. When I look back I dont see trophies; I see battles won. And even if my name doesnt appear in every debate I know I faced the best and that very few could get past"
X Link 2026-01-11T01:00Z 109.3K followers, 89.6K engagements
"Anmar Al Haili (President of Al-Ettihad): "If Messi wants to sign with Al-Ettihad Ill give him a blank check where he can write any amount he wants along with a contract for any duration he chooseseven if its for life. To have Messi here in Saudi Arabia wearing Al-Ettihads jersey money would mean nothing to me. Wed celebrate the league before it even starts because Id have the best player in football history. Yes I reached out to him when his contract with Paris ended and offered him [---] billion and [--] million annually but he declined without even listening to the offer because his family"
X Link 2026-01-12T19:00Z 109.2K followers, 2.8M engagements
"JOHN OBI MIKEL: "I will never forget what happened after the U-20 World Cup final against Argentina. Messi won the Golden Ball and I won the Silver Ball but I felt I deserved the Golden Ball. I approached him and said in Spanish 'You stole the Golden Ball from me. I was better.' Messi with his characteristic humility smiled and replied 'It wasnt my decision; it was the committees. But what youve done for your country is incredible.' Later when we crossed paths near the locker rooms he offered to swap awards: 'If you want take my Golden Ball and give me the Silver.' I laughed and said 'I cant;"
X Link 2026-01-22T03:00Z 109.2K followers, 529.4K engagements
"Alisha Lehmann on equal pay: I'm not a star; I'm just a regular person. I go home cook and do the same things as everyone else. After training I often tell Douglas Luiz how unfair it is. Were doing the same job but he earns [------] times more than I do"
X Link 2026-01-22T18:55Z 108.6K followers, 795.2K engagements
"JOURNALIST: Why didnt you show up to Bayern training in Ferraris or Lamborghinis like your teammates ARJEN ROBBEN: Because thats how I showed up from day one. Riding my bike through the city streets is a nostalgia I live day by day"
X Link 2026-01-24T22:37Z 108.4K followers, 660.2K engagements
"James Rodriguez: "It's cold in Germany. The Germans are also cold people even if I was treated fantastically at FC Bayern. It's just cold. There were days when I went to work at 9am at ice cold and I asked myself: 'What am I actually doing here"
X Link 2026-01-25T06:30Z 108.4K followers, 616.9K engagements
"James Rodrguez on his short stint at Qatari club Al-Rayyan: "Life and culture in Qatar are very difficult it was a country where it was difficult to adapt. You know that everyone is naked in football when showering but the teammates told me: 'You can't do it like that'. I was scared. Everyone there eats with their hands which was difficult for me. They shared it with me and I said "No thanks". I asked for cutlery and they told me: "No with your hand" and I replied: "You guys are crazy I won't eat with my hand". https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2015379118515523696"
X Link 2026-01-25T11:00Z 108.4K followers, 2.3M engagements
"Since making the switch to TNT Sports Laura Woods is reportedly earning more than 820K a year 🤯 Fair play 👏"
X Link 2026-01-25T22:12Z 109K followers, 301.4K engagements
"Georgina Rodriguez: "Ronaldo wakes up at 6am. He gets up and does some exercise. He drinks a lot of water in the morning because he thinks that starting a new day requires a strong and healthy body. Then he rests for an hour and a half has breakfast eats fruit cheese and eggs and then goes back to the gym. He lifts weights for [--] hours and then rests. In the afternoon he relaxes with his family or friends. Finally before going to bed he goes swimming because he thinks it's a good warm-up before going to bed." https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2015718857634369757"
X Link 2026-01-26T09:30Z 109.3K followers, 5.2M engagements
"RAFA MRQUEZ: "When Messi arrived at Bara we had some clashes. He was a phenomenon yes but he wouldnt pass the ball. I with a bit more experience and prestige in the club tried to correct him but he didnt like that. Guardiola had to step in." "I got him when he was just starting his career. I saw him debut he was very young but even before that there was already talk that there was a kid in La Masa who made a difference who was a phenomenon. And yes as soon as he joined the first team you could tell he was different. Since I already had more experience I tried to help him advise him guide him"
X Link 2026-01-28T03:00Z 109.3K followers, 214.8K engagements
"Jermain Defoe on the World Cup in 2010: "When we were in South Africa I remember one night I was bored so me and Wayne Rooney sat in his room and watched his whole wedding on DVD.""
X Link 2026-01-29T03:00Z 108.6K followers, 923.9K engagements
"MIKEL ARTETA: "When I met Guardiola on holiday in Miami I told him You did something crazy. You made a midfielder win the Ballon dOr thats why youre the best Pep. He laughed and said In my career its the first time Ive done this. Its a different feeling. I told him Wait thats not the first time. You made Messi win it during your time at Barcelona. He laughed and said Do you think I made Messi win it Did you see how he played Even if he played without a team or a coach he would win it without a doubt. Messi made me the best coach and made me win titles. I can say that he is the one who coached"
X Link 2026-01-29T23:30Z 108.4K followers, 479.3K engagements
"Phil Foden: "Having a kid at such a young age people don't think it's going to be easy - and I had to grow up very fast and be mature about it. But I feel comfortable. If you come home and you've not had the best of games just to see him smiling it makes you realise that there's much more to life." https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2017055165829042630 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2017055165829042630"
X Link 2026-01-30T02:00Z 108.6K followers, 15.7K engagements
"Gary Neville: I loved playing at Anfield [--] minutes of insults about my looks mostly from guys who looked like they came straight out of Planet of the Apes. I remember one match a chubby kid shouted at me: Hey Gary my dad says youre a w***** I turned around and said: Oh yeah Ive got [--] Premier League medals and what do you have besides diabetes You fat little s*** He started crying uncontrollably. Thats what rivalry is about. Harsh jokes but with good humour. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2017070274324418804 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2017070274324418804"
X Link 2026-01-30T03:00Z 108.4K followers, 61.3K engagements
"🗣 Sara Duque (Trent Alexander-Arnolds language coach): [--] months thats all it took for Trent to learn Spanish. When he stood on that stage in Madrid and spoke with calm clarity and heart it wasnt about fluency. It was about respect courage and a genuine desire to belong. As his language coach that moment meant everything. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2017277086969348262 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2017277086969348262"
X Link 2026-01-30T16:41Z 108.6K followers, 1.1M engagements
"Name the most random footballer you can think of and dont give me someone like Morten Gamst Pedersen I mean REALLY random"
X Link 2026-02-01T21:13Z 108.6K followers, 98K engagements
"Edinson Cavani is known for his humility and kindness both on and off the field. Here are some heartwarming moments from his life: - In [----] he went to a Gucci store to buy a piece of clothing. The employee and manager wanted to give it to him as a gift but Cavani insisted on paying. The employee said "Many players from PSG come here but he is the only one who does something like this. It's a small gesture but only he has done it. His attitude was very humble." - While playing for Napoli Cavani befriended a homeless man who used to stand in front of a supermarket to earn money. One day Cavani"
X Link 2026-02-02T00:30Z 108.7K followers, 41.2K engagements
"N'GOLO KANT: "My parents named me N'golo because it's the name of a former king of Mali a king who started from the bottom. I used to collect trash; its a job that deserves a lot of credit. Today I play football and people see me on TV. My story is also beautiful because I started from the bottom." https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2018127229562347620 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2018127229562347620"
X Link 2026-02-02T01:00Z 108.8K followers, 54.6K engagements
"Aaron Lennon on his insane contract at 14-years-old: "My contract was [----] a week as soon as I turned professional with [-----] for every appearance. The incentives were wild. It was like every time I played five games I'd get 100k. When I signed I was [--]. They probably thought 'Hes not going to play' so there was no money in it unless I actually played. But then I started breaking into the team. I was on the bench and they couldn't put me on because I was about to trigger one of those appearance bonuses.""
X Link 2026-02-02T02:00Z 108.4K followers, 894.7K engagements
"ANTONIO CASSANO: My story at Real Madrid started well. When Real Madrid signed me it was to replace Lus Figo and Owen two Ballon d'Or winners. That meant I was someone important. A 23-year-old player. There I met two of the best players: Zinedine Zidane and Ronaldo Nazrio El Fenmeno. Many players at the time would have paid to play in that Madrid. I sometimes didnt play and I complained. I got angry with everyone for no reason I ate poorly and I didnt rest well. One day Capello took me off and I went crazy in the locker room insulting him in both Spanish and Italian. For no reason at all. I"
X Link 2026-02-02T06:00Z 108.9K followers, 163.8K engagements
"Claudio Marchisio: I received offers from Roma and Milan but I promised not just to the fans but above all to myself young Claudio not to wear any other shirt in Italy. I was [--] I just started playing in Juventus senior team and Fabio Capello who was the Real Madrid coach wanted me. I said no because I wanted to play in my favourite team in front of my parents in my city. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2018217825005879431 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2018217825005879431"
X Link 2026-02-02T07:00Z 108.6K followers, 63.8K engagements
"Zinedine Zidane about Toni Kroos: "I love watching Toni in training. You know I was good but Toni is something else. I haven't seen him miss a pass. He's so good that he can play as a [--] as a pure midfielder or as a [--]. His main virtue is calm and serenity. He never gets nervous. And he is so good with both legs that you might think he is left-footed. He must be remembered as one of the best midfielders in his position. I'm proud to be able to say that I coached Toni Kroos." https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2018225372874113160 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2018225372874113160"
X Link 2026-02-02T07:30Z 109.1K followers, 123.4K engagements
"ROBIN VAN PERSIE on Kylian Mbapp: "In [----] Fenerbahe organised a friendly match against Monaco. I knew I was going to play [--] minutes and just before I was substituted a very young player came on for Monaco. They called him MBAPP and at that time no one in Europe had heard of him yet. However as players we had heard while in Switzerland that Monaco had a special player on the bench for their match against us. We were playing on a very mediocre pitch at a local amateur club. He only played for [--] minutes but in that short time he was incredibly explosive and skillful. I decided to observe his"
X Link 2026-02-02T08:30Z 109.2K followers, 1.1M engagements
"Marcelo: "In the final against Juventus no one was eating at lunch. The silence was overwhelming. We were terrified. It was JUVENTUS and they were coming in strong. Cristiano was also restless but he took the initiative and started eating. Am I the only one feeling this pressure in my stomach he asked. We all admitted we felt the same. We were so nervous but since Cris was the leader he broke the ice and from that moment we relaxed. He eased the tension with just one question. Before the match he told me: Were going to win easily. Itll be tough at first but then well achieve it with ease."
X Link 2026-02-02T09:00Z 108.6K followers, 167.3K engagements
"Never forget when Pep Guardiola was Bayern Munichs coach and wanted to play Manuel Neuer as a midfielder. The team had already won the Bundesliga and Pep wanted to give it a try. But the clubs board forbid it saying it would be seen as disrespectful to the opponent and the league. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2018308431635992926 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2018308431635992926"
X Link 2026-02-02T13:00Z 109.2K followers, 1.3M engagements
"FACT: Hansi Flick was the one who subbed on Mario Gtze at the [----] World Cup Final"
X Link 2026-02-02T13:30Z 108.6K followers, 52.9K engagements
"Gianluigi Buffon: "For twenty years we've been ashamed of who we are. For twenty years Ive felt like we have to play like Spainweve abandoned our history. And because of that talent has disappeared. Players like Ciro Ferrara Fabio Cannavaro. today wed be embarrassed to put them on the pitch Chiellini wouldnt play today because he doesnt play line-breaking passes You watch Barcelona and pay for a ticket but thinking we can play with a high line in midfield for ninety minutes." "Italys historic matches were built on defending to the death on team containment on the cohesion of the result. Now"
X Link 2026-02-02T21:00Z 109.4K followers, 1.5M engagements
"Julian Draxler on life in Qatar: I can live a totally normal life here Since I started at Schalke at [--] I was immediately in the public eye with no pause. Suddenly I couldnt walk down the street without being noticed. People constantly approached me or filmed me without asking. After the [----] World Cup and especially in Paris I got used to pulling a cap low over my face and avoiding eye contact so I wouldnt stand out. Here in Qatar Im recognised far less. And even when people do recognise me they rarely interrupt me when Im eating with my family or walking through the mall."
X Link 2026-02-02T22:30Z 108.6K followers, 98.8K engagements
"Javier Zanetti: "When Kanu and Ronaldo were together defenders didnt know where to look." At Inter seeing Nwankwo Kanu and Ronaldo Nazrio on the pitch especially against AC Milan felt like controlled chaos for the opposition. Two different styles one devastating combination. Kanu with his elegance height and intelligence; Ronaldo with explosive pace power and pure genius. In the Derby della Madonnina every touch from Ronaldo raised the crowd every movement from Kanu created space and confusion. One danced past defenders the other glided between them. Together they represented an Inter side"
X Link 2026-02-02T23:30Z 109.2K followers, 241.5K engagements
"EDER: "That night before I took that shot no one knew me except the team my family and Lilles fans. I had spent two years in France before the Euro and never imagined I would play in the tournament. Ronaldos tears when he left the field really hurt me. Its never easy to deal with that kind of injury. The coach brought me on and told me one thing: Eder shoot towards the goal. Hugo Lloris doesnt always position himself well; sometimes hes not in the center of the goal. I scored and I wanted to celebrate with Ronaldo but my teammates were so excited they didnt let me. That goal gave me so much"
X Link 2026-02-03T01:11Z 108.5K followers, 146.6K engagements
"Gabriel Heinze: "I remember once we were losing 2-0 and the team was playing terribly. We ended up losing 2-1 and I rushed to the locker room. When I got there I saw Roy Keane staring at me. I didn't understand much English but I realised he had insulted me. So I responded. When I did he stood up and hit me. The crazy thing is that he was the one who used to take me to training and who I would go with. But after that moment I started going alone. The next day I arrived at training and Ferguson called me. When I went to speak with him I was ready to apologise. But he told me 'Dont apologise"
X Link 2026-02-03T04:00Z 108.5K followers, 704.8K engagements
"JAMIE CARRAGHER decided to criticise the Africa Cup of Nations and JOHN OBI MIKEL had the perfect response: "You cant discredit such a wonderful tournament that you havent even played in. People in Africa live and die for the Africa Cup of Nations. He sits there week after week telling and teaching people how to win the Premier League but he never won it himself. What he said was disrespectful. I would understand it a little if it came from someone who at least won an international competition with England." https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2018550012909662271"
X Link 2026-02-03T05:00Z 108.6K followers, 64.8K engagements
"Rio Ferdinand: There is something in the Brazilian Ronaldo towards Cristiano Ronaldo I think because of the name as if he says You took my name so I have a problem with you. I also see this thing in Henry because when I see him talking about Cristiano he talks about him and he is not enthusiastic. It seems as if He underestimates the importance of Cristiano a lot. There was a clip at Highbury when Henry went and tried to provoke Cristiano but he pushed him away and then he scored the winning goal for Manchester United in that match. Pictures of Henry taking the kick-off spread and Cristianos"
X Link 2026-02-03T07:00Z 109.3K followers, 353.8K engagements
"DANI ALVES and his more personal opinion on Cristiano Ronaldo: "If you made a comparison. I as a player in terms of playing style am closer to Cristiano Ronaldo than to Leo Messi. Now we're no longer in Bara and Madrid because always talking about this is like 'Oh no he plays for Bara he can't say anything good about someone from Madrid' I can talk and Cristiano exemplifies for all of us who don't have as much talent that with hard work we can also compete with the best. He exemplified this and I respect it a lot. I had the chance to tell him this when we faced each other. How could I not"
X Link 2026-02-03T08:00Z 109.2K followers, 232.7K engagements
"Massimo Ambrosini: "One day Ancelotti entered the locker room to explain a few things to us before our match against Roma at the Olimpico. He said: "Free kicks The ones on the right are taken by Ronaldinho the ones on the left by Pirlo. The ones close to the goal are taken by Beckham or Ronaldinho and those more than [--] meters away are taken by Pirlo Do you understand" At that moment Seedorf raised his hand and asked "And me" Ancelotti frustrated threw his towel and papers and said "Damn there are too many of you""
X Link 2026-02-03T09:00Z 108.4K followers, 90.9K engagements
"JOS MOURINHO ON THE [----] CHAMPIONS LEAGUE SEMI-FINAL AGAINST BAYERN: "The penalty defeat in the [----] UCL semi-final against Bayern is the only time in my career that I've cried after a defeat." "That night I CRIED while driving home. Later I got a call from Jorge Mendes: 'Do me a favour - go to Cristiano's house because he's totally devastated. "I told him: 'I'm also devastated. But I did it; I prepared myself held back the tears and went to Cristiano's house. Cris was exactly the way I was: We were DESTROYED.'" "We were the best team in Europe; we won La Liga smashing all records. We"
X Link 2026-02-03T11:00Z 108.8K followers, 17.6K engagements
"Marek Hamsik: "One time a group of Macedonians asked me to take a picture. But when I got ready to pose they actually wanted me to take a photo of them. When I told them who I was and mentioned that I knew Goran Pandev a legend from their country they didnt believe me. They looked me up on their phones and compared my photo to my face. Once they recognised me they finally asked for pictures. They hadnt realised who I was without my mohawk.""
X Link 2026-02-03T12:00Z 108.6K followers, 700K engagements
"A Benfica fan attempted to BRIBE the referee while he was reviewing a potential penalty on VAR. The money wasnt accepted but the foul was ultimately given and Vangelis Pavlidis converted the penalty"
X Link 2026-02-03T23:51Z 109.2K followers, 12.1K engagements
"In Andrea Pirlo's book "I THINK THEREFORE I PLAY" he reflects on his famous photo with Fabio Cannavaro at the [----] World Cup final in Berlin: "In that moment while we were facing a penalty in the final shootout of [----] I remembered all the penalty shootouts we had lost in the past few years. I was terrified and couldn't find anyone to talk to so I hugged Cannavaro and said 'Fabio I'm scared.' He didn't respond. We kept watching the penalties and I said again 'Fabio I'm scared.' Still no response. Just as I was about to say it a third time he interrupted me and said 'Shut up Andrea I'm about"
X Link 2026-02-04T06:00Z 109K followers, 307.1K engagements
"Casemiro reveals: After the UCL final in Milan vs Atlti we were celebrating in the dressing room and Luka Modri came up to us and said: Friends we have to win two more UCLs now. We told him there in the dressing room: "Come on Luka weve won two UCLs almost in a row since Lisbon. Modri replied: "No no With this great team we have we have to take advantage make history by winning at least two more in a row. We then won the 12th in Cardiff and the 13th in Kyiv In a row. Luka Modri knew. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2018957709631012951 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2018957709631012951"
X Link 2026-02-04T08:00Z 108.4K followers, [----] engagements
"BASTIAN SCHWEINSTEIGER: "In the [----] World Cup final when the match ended the first thing I thought about was Messi. He was truly broken. Everyone was waiting for Messi's World Cup not Argentina's. Messi was playing alone for the national team and despite that he made it to the final with them. It wasnt [--] playersMessi was alone. I went to him and his face was very sad. I told him 'Messi you did everything; Argentina is proud of you. Dont be sad.' "I was sad for him because that player could have chosen Spain played with them and won everything. But Messi wasnt selfish; he chose his homeland"
X Link 2026-02-04T09:00Z 109.3K followers, 159.4K engagements
"SERGIO RAMOS: "Before the second leg against Bayern Munich in [----] everyone was nervous. I'm not going to lieeveryone was following the Bayern presidents statements and we felt like we needed a miracle to qualify at the Allianz Arena. But Cristiano He didnt share our tension at all. I found him completely calm as if we had already won the trophy. I went up to him and said 'What's up Cristiano Aren't you afraid that we might get eliminated and all this hard work will go to waste He looked at me and said 'Sergio I love games like this. And you love them too.' (smiles) 'Well qualify and win"
X Link 2026-02-04T10:00Z 109.4K followers, 130.1K engagements
"ZLATAN IBRAHIMOVIC: The last time I cried was when I didnt receive my salary while playing for Malm. I filed a complaint with the league and asked them to deduct the three points the team had won with me in a match. The board said Your money was paid to your father because you are too young by law to receive your salary. I replied to the league that if I was too young to receive my salary then I was also too young to be the leagues top scorer and win the title for Malm under the law So they shouldnt count the three points I earned for them until I reached the legal age. The next day the money"
X Link 2026-02-04T11:00Z 108.6K followers, 330.2K engagements
"After [--] years of dedication and loyalty coach Luciano Spalletti wanted to say "enough" subtly suggesting that Francesco Totti had become an aging ineffective playerbut he did so indirectly. Spalletti made a bold decision by excluding Totti from the squad and the starting lineup for a match. The reaction from Roma fans was massivethey fiercely rebelled against Spalletti chanting Tottis name and raising the famous banner: "No Totti No Party." Spalletti continued provoking Totti substituting him only in the final minutes of matchesa huge humiliation for a club legend especially considering that"
X Link 2026-02-04T13:00Z 108.9K followers, 262.6K engagements
"In [----] during halftime of the match between Real Madrid and Deportivo La Corua Jos Mourinho substituted Mesut zil calling him a coward and brought Kak on in his place. Mesut zil: "I was alone in the locker room Mourinho's words kept running through my mind. But I will never forget the support of Sergio Ramos who took my jersey and wore it under his own. My number '10' was clearly visible beneath his shirt. Ramos is a true leader and I am proud to call him one of my dearest friends." https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019048302432633319 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019048302432633319"
X Link 2026-02-04T14:00Z 109.3K followers, 746.5K engagements
"Manchester United legend Nemanja Vidi reveals why Cristiano Ronaldo surpassed Wayne Rooneydespite being on the same level at one point: "People see Cristiano on Instagram all the flashy things but he earned it. From the age of [--] to [--] his mentality was incredibleworking relentlessly staying disciplined sacrificing nights out and chasing his dream with unmatched dedication. He deserves everything he achieved. "For me Wayne Rooney fell short in that regard. At one point they were on the same level but what set Cristiano apart was his mentalityhis relentless drive to improve his commitment to"
X Link 2026-02-04T16:00Z 108.5K followers, 84.2K engagements
"Zlatan Ibrahimovic: Lukaku has a great ego he thinks hes a champion and hes really strong. But I grew up in the Malmo ghetto and when someone comes under me with his head up I put him in his place. So I hit him in his sweet spot: his Mums rituals. And he lost control. Although I still have a terrible doubt that we lost that derby. I was sent off and then I got injured. A lot of bad things happened. But still I will never back down from someone who thinks he is better than me.""
X Link 2026-02-04T17:00Z 109.3K followers, 434K engagements
"Paul Scholes: "Even when he Martnez is fit he's not good enough to win the Premier League with." Lisandro Martnez responds on Instagram: "This jinx guy is really hurting. You put him in Argentina and he wouldnt survive.""
X Link 2026-02-04T19:00Z 109.2K followers, 336.1K engagements
"In [----] during a match against Bayern Munich Giovane lber of Stuttgart was booked in the 26th minute for insulting the referee. As things were getting complicated for him he decided to TAPE HIS MOUTH and came out for the second half. How did it end He got sent off"
X Link 2026-02-04T22:00Z 109.3K followers, 209.4K engagements
"Raheem Sterling on the day Surez taught him how things are done in South America: "I will never forget the day Luis Surez's ankle got ridiculously swollen. Any other player would have said 'No this is definitely not my day I'm not playing.' But Surez decided to get an injection and play that game. His ankle looked like a ball and he had to wear Steven Gerrards boots which were at least two sizes bigger. Surez went out there and scored a hat-trick. No other player would have done that." https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019210614527189243 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019210614527189243"
X Link 2026-02-05T00:45Z 108.6K followers, 332.8K engagements
"Reporter: "What do you think about the Mexican fans who were insulting Messi" Uruguayan soccer coach Jorge Fossati: "Would you go to a stadium just to curse at Messi Can you consider yourself a normal person if you go to provoke Messi in a friendly match instead of enjoying watching him No matter how much of a fan you are of your team dont be mean. Enjoy the game because in the end whether you win or not it wont change anything. Thats one thing and on the other hand: hes a human being and at some point he will react." https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019221939110203599"
X Link 2026-02-05T01:30Z 108.4K followers, 43.1K engagements
"MARCELO on his first clash with CRISTIANO RONALDO: "I played against CRISTIANO RONALDO before he was my teammate. He elbowed me in the throat. On the next play I took him down. He got up grabbing me by the neck and I thought: Oh no. It was my first time facing CRISTIANO RONALDO. He was still at MANCHESTER UNITED and I was at REAL MADRID. I knew he was a physical beast but I had no idea what it was like to face him in person. On a 50/50 ball we both jumpedout of nowhere boom He hit me with an elbow to the throat. I lost my breath for a second and just thought: Oh so this is how we play here. I"
X Link 2026-02-05T03:00Z 109.5K followers, 61.5K engagements
"JAVIER MASCHERANO: "When I arrived at Bara I was a natural holding midfielder. But in that position it was either Sergio Busquets or me. I imagine Guardiola thought that instead of moving the best in his position (Busquets) he would move the other one. So that's when I started playing as a central defender and I liked it. He had two midfielders put the best in his position and the other one had to figure it out (laughs). Thats part of a footballers evolution: being ready to realise that in one position youd have very few chances to play and survive as was my case as a holding midfielder"
X Link 2026-02-05T07:00Z 108.5K followers, 162.8K engagements
"Throwback to when Heerenveen coached by Van Persie lost their at the end of the game because Fortuna had [--] players on the field The referee failed to notice that one of Fortuna's players didn't leave the pitch during a substitution and with a numerical advantage Fortuna scored from a corner in the 90th minute to make it 2-2"
X Link 2026-02-05T08:00Z 109.1K followers, 784.4K engagements
"Marcelo Bielsa: "What Surez said about me I coached Batistuta Crespo Adurizmaybe his name doesnt ring a bell but hes an extraordinary player. And I saw Surez up close. One of the things I intentionally asked him was Do you just shoot at goal And he told me No I dont shoot at goal I shoot at a specific spot in the goal. That answer holds an enormous amount of meaning for anyone who truly understands football. Luis Surez doesnt just shoot at goal he shoots at a specific spot in the goal. The great centre-forwards always decide where they want the ball to go; they dont just react to where it"
X Link 2026-02-05T09:00Z 109.3K followers, 330.3K engagements
"Marcel Desailly: "In the history of football theres a small number of people who were the best of their generation. There was of course Pel then there was Maradona but after that came Ronaldo. I played for Milan when he was at Inter. The only time I ever saw Paolo Maldini worried was when we played against Ronaldo. He always told me: 'Marcel stay close to me I need your help. We need to double up on him. If he gets the ball hell get away and we wont see him again.' Ronaldo was fantastic a magician. Everyone was left speechless when he touched the ball. The entire stadium held its breath. It"
X Link 2026-02-05T10:00Z 108.6K followers, 114.4K engagements
"Daniele De Rossi: "If you tell people in Italy that in Argentina they call Messi cold-hearted they laughthey dont get it. How can you call Messi cold-hearted There are people who have the courage to say that about Messi from behind a computer yet they dont even have the guts to ask their wife for the remote to change the channel. And they call cold-hearted someone who has scored more than [----] goals in his life Come on No one like him has learned to embrace the love of the people while also enduring criticismoften unfair. He lost two Copa Amrica finals on penalties and Im a World Cup champion"
X Link 2026-02-05T11:00Z 108.6K followers, 61.9K engagements
"Martin Braithwaite may have been a flop at Barcelona. However thanks to the income from his career coupled with smart investments the Danish striker is one of the RICHEST footballers in the world. His portfolio has an accumulated value of [---] million euros and includes: - Real estate investments in the U.S. - A clothing brand with his wife - Investments in restaurants - Investments in tech mansions https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019380496904433861 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019380496904433861"
X Link 2026-02-05T12:00Z 109.4K followers, 38.7K engagements
"RUUD VAN NISTELROOY: "I once played for Manchester United against Milan which was full of great defenders. CAFU MALDINI STAM NESTA I didnt even touch the ball. In front of those four was GATTUSO then PIRLO and then SEEDORFthe strongest man in world football. It was a horrible night; I thought they would kill me if I touched the ball. I could hear the sound of their hearts beating and my own heart was pounding with fear. They defended their goal as if they were in battle. Everyone was ready to stop me from advancing and to prevent anyone from shooting.""
X Link 2026-02-05T13:00Z 109.2K followers, 439.5K engagements
"Andrea Pirlo: "I woke up in the morning played some PlayStation and later that day I became a world champion.""
X Link 2026-02-05T14:00Z 109.2K followers, 24K engagements
"William Saliba: "I was lucky to grow up in Bondy where many talents have come from. Thanks to Kylian Mbapp and others at AS Bondy several scouts came to watch us at the age of [--]. I was quite excited when I saw them - I would say: 'This is my only chance to get out of here.' "I told myself that I wanted to become a professional footballer but honestly playing for Arsenal one day was beyond my wildest dreams but that's how fate works out sometimes. I remember that we went to buy a shirt and I got Thierry Henry's name on the back." https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019425785090830643"
X Link 2026-02-05T15:00Z 109.5K followers, 116.7K engagements
"GENNARO GATTUSO: "Some are born pianists and others carry the piano. Thats life. I only have consistency and a desire to learn. The only talent God gave me was never giving up. I was already happy playing football on the beach and selling fish at the dock riding my Vespa to training. The only difference in my life is the bank account. I dont deserve this much money." https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019440891027484913 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019440891027484913"
X Link 2026-02-05T16:00Z 109.6K followers, 41.3K engagements
"Throwback to when Lucas Moura returned to football after his injury playing with Tottenhams U21s. In the stands Richarlison was waiting for him with a sign asking for his shirt"
X Link 2026-02-05T18:00Z 108.4K followers, 10.8K engagements
"On his first day as Liverpool's manager he told the board: "I want an open-top bus to parade through the city at the end of every season because we'll be flooded with trophies." The English press called him crazy. Later he managed Liverpool for nine years winning [--] trophies with them including [--] league titles [--] Community Shields [--] League Cups [--] UEFA Champions Leagues [--] UEFA Cup and [--] UEFA Super Cup. Bob Paisley. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019478631987265692 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019478631987265692"
X Link 2026-02-05T18:30Z 109.2K followers, 112.5K engagements
"Pel: I used to skip school and watch him (Bony) play. He inspired me. Maradona: If I played with Bony I would have more goals than Pel. Ronaldo: I am so lucky I didnt play in the Premier League at the same time as Bony. I wouldve been stuck in his shadow. Maldini: I am so lucky I didnt have to play against Bony. He is amazing at what he does. Agero: When I scored that goal against QPR I used Bonys technique. He won us that game. Messi: The only player in the world who I wish I could play with is Bony a true legend of the game. Zlatan: Zlatans arrogance comes from Bony. He is my hero. Legend."
X Link 2026-02-05T18:45Z 109.2K followers, 60.1K engagements
"A year ago Ruben Amorim made it clear why Rashford wont play again as long as hes in charge: "Id rather put our 63-year-old GK coach Jorge Vitali on the field than a player who doesnt give their maximum every day.""
X Link 2026-02-05T20:00Z 108.4K followers, 20.7K engagements
"Sergio Ramos: "The first time I trained with Messi he jokingly said to me 'Ramos remember we're on the same team now. Don't forget don't hit me.' I smiled and replied 'Relax now I'll hit anyone who comes near you.'" To be honest I sometimes had to be tough with him because it was the only way to stop him. But when I played my first game with him I thought 'This is great. Now I can relax Messi is on my side. What was difficult before is now part of my team.'" https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019561678548135989 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019561678548135989"
X Link 2026-02-06T00:00Z 109.4K followers, 640.9K engagements
"NEYMAR JR: I spent the first [--] months at Bara with butterflies in my stomach. I thought damn I cant dribble past anyone I cant get by anyone Im doing everything wrong. There was one day when I was really desperate. Halftime was getting close. I remember it to this day it was against Athletic Bilbao. I went into the locker room angry at myself." I was playing really badly. I went into the bathroom crying just thinking What am I doing. Then there was a knock on the door and it was Messi. He asked me: Why are you crying I told him no that I was fine that I was okay. Then Dani Alves came in and"
X Link 2026-02-06T02:00Z 109.1K followers, 70K engagements
"Cafu: "I am afraid the more we have Brazilians moving to the Premier League the less chances for Brazil to win the World Cup. Imagine being brainwashed by the media every week that you are the best in the world meanwhile you are not near the best. I prefer La Liga because they have high mentality to reach finals and win them. In La Liga they don't have a mouth in front of TV cameras telling lies about Spanish players or hyping them to the world. They speak football there not myth. I overheard them saying that the Liverpool right back is in my level in that right back position. I didn't want"
X Link 2026-02-06T04:00Z 108.4K followers, 15.5K engagements
"Carles Puyol: "For years we didnt win anything at Barcelona then Ronaldinho arrived. He is the most important player in our history When he looked back on how the game changed with magic heart and unity. In this moment with Rafa Mrquez Ronaldinho and Puyol you see the spark the bond the story of how a team found its purpose. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019652274948018545 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019652274948018545"
X Link 2026-02-06T06:00Z 108.4K followers, 19.6K engagements
"Federico Chiesa: "I've played with Cristiano Ronaldo and playing with him was an amazing thing. They Messi & Cristiano are truly the best players in history. "And to be completely honest I have to say that Leo Messi is the greatest football player in history.""
X Link 2026-02-06T07:00Z 108.5K followers, 10.4K engagements
"Filippo Inzaghi: "To tell you the truth I'm a little annoyed with Ronaldo and Messi. Because of them it seems like Raul and I have few goals in our careers.""
X Link 2026-02-06T08:00Z 108.5K followers, 14.1K engagements
"In [----] Mario Balotelli tried his luck in Swiss football. His destination was FC Sion and his coach Spanish manager Fabio Celestini would soon face headaches with him. "Mario is special. No one has ever managed him; he has a double personality. Hes one of the best players Ive ever seen in my life but its true that hes complicated. To motivate him I told him Id name him captain. He liked the idea and said hed go all out starting the next day. I was eagerly waiting for him at training but he didnt show up because he overslept." https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019697587637588261"
X Link 2026-02-06T09:00Z 108.5K followers, 100K engagements
"THIERRY HENRY: People remember me for my goals for the elegance with which I played but behind that image there were insecurities. When I arrived in the Premier League many doubted me they told me I was just a fast winger without goals. I even came to believe it myself and every match was a battle against that inner voice that kept telling me I wasnt enough. With hard work patience and confidence I transformed myself into a goal scorer but I never forgot those days of doubt. Thats why every goal I scored was more than just a number: it was proof that faith in oneself can change a career."
X Link 2026-02-06T10:00Z 109.3K followers, 40K engagements
"Bernardo Silva on Pep Guardiola: One moment Ill never forget was in [----] when we played a Champions League match against Manchester City at the Etihad. It was a crazy game that ended [--]. As I was heading into the tunnel to do interviews I ran into Pep Guardiola. I never imagined he would speak to me but he stopped shook my hand and told me Id had a great game. We talked for a bit and it was incredible because Ive always admired the way his teams play football so creatively. It was exactly the kind of football I love. Its funny because when that season ended there were lots of rumours that all"
X Link 2026-02-06T11:00Z 108.6K followers, 29.3K engagements
"Ruud Gullit: "Everyone was trying to kick Maradona out of the game. Once they succeeded. With the current rules the cameras the protection that exists for the player he would be unstoppable. No one could stop him. Diego has been the best player I've ever seen in my life.""
X Link 2026-02-06T12:00Z 109K followers, 25.9K engagements
"Krpin Diatta: When I signed my first professional contract the girls who used to find me ugly suddenly started sending me messages. They even said that the European climate had changed my appearance. I looked at myself in the mirror but I saw no change. Thats when I realised that sometimes certain people really dont have much choice when it comes to money. But despite all that theres only one woman who has always understood me from the start of my career until today. She supported me when I had nothing. And thats why Im exhausted because I care about her deeply Because Imen loves me without"
X Link 2026-02-06T14:15Z 109.1K followers, 68.6K engagements
"JOSE MOURINHO: "In [----] managing Porto and facing Marseille in the Champions League Drogba scored against us and celebrated like it was his last goal. The atmosphere at the Velodrome was insane the noise was deafening. At halftime I met him in the tunnel and I said to him: 'I don't have enough money to buy you but do you have cousins in Ivory Coast who play like you' He smiled hugged me and said: 'One day you'll be at a club that can sign me.' Six months later I signed for Chelsea. I had several options but I arrived and said: 'I want Didier Drogba.' Some people had doubts questioning why"
X Link 2026-02-06T15:00Z 109.3K followers, 161.9K engagements
"Ronaldinho: When you start too late after [--] or [--] you can learn the drills the tactics the gym work but the mechanics will always look a little stiff. The ball knows who grew up with it and who met it later"
X Link 2026-02-06T15:21Z 108.7K followers, 36K engagements
"In [----] Paul Scholes criticised Antony for his showboating and called him a clown: I love a little bit of showboating and entertainment but at least get the pass right. This country any country even Brazil they dont want to see that do they I like to see skill and entertainment I just dont think its either its just being a clown. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019803273813787021 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019803273813787021"
X Link 2026-02-06T16:00Z 108.4K followers, 14.8K engagements
"GABRIEL BATISTUTA ON BIELSA: "The last time I saw Bielsa was there a very sad moment (when Argentina was eliminated from the [----] World Cup). We were the team that should have won the World Cup. We had dominated the qualifiers; we were favorites and had done everything we needed to do. There was nothing to blame ourselves for." "I followed him because I respect him he taught me everything I later applied in football." "Recently I was at a hotel in downtown Buenos Aires. I went down for breakfast I had a flight later. I get out of the elevator and see him talking with another coach a Mexican"
X Link 2026-02-06T19:00Z 108.5K followers, 67K engagements
"1999: Jon Moss was James Milner's coach in school Milner was the captain. 2019: James Milner was sent off by his former primary school teacher Jonathan Moss in a 4-3 win over Crystal Palace. Jon Moss sent off James Milner [--] years after being his teacher and coach"
X Link 2026-02-06T20:47Z 109.3K followers, 121.1K engagements
"Patrice Evra: "I believe Guardiola is one of the best managers but GUARDIOLA KILLED FOOTBALL. I'm not saying this because I'm from United. but now we have ROBOTS. From the academy everyone wants to play like Guardiola. The goalkeeper has to be like a No. [--] a centre-back has to tackle and put his head in but now everyone just wants to play beautifully. That tiki-taka is something only Guardiola can dowhy is everyone copying it We have no creativity anymore there are no geniuses. We'll never see a player like Ronaldinho or Hazard again because when theyre kids their coaches will say 'IF YOU"
X Link 2026-02-06T21:00Z 109.4K followers, 94.3K engagements
"PEP GUARDIOLA: I always told him (Claudio Pizarro) I would have loved to know him when he was [--] [--] or [--] years old. Hes one of the best finishers Ive ever seen and reminds me of Benzemas quality. Hes an incredible human being and I have a magnificent relationship with him. Hes one of the best memories I have from my time at Bayern. Maybe [--] was a good age to retire. Hopefully he can stay in football as a coach or part of the staff. Football deserves people like him. Many congratulations on his incredible career at Bremen Bayern and in Peru. Sometimes youre a coach just to work with people"
X Link 2026-02-06T22:00Z 108.5K followers, 22.8K engagements
"Toni Kroos: You should always strive to be the best version of yourself. One of my favourite examples is Cristiano Ronaldo. You only see the finished product. You dont see the work he puts in. Every time I went to training his car was already there. Every time I left training his car was still there. What he achieved was because of incredible ambition and hard work. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019924072470098324 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019924072470098324"
X Link 2026-02-07T00:00Z 109.4K followers, 31K engagements
"Wayne Rooney: "With Tevez we adapted our playing styles worked with each other and stayed united. Ill always remember how terrifying it must have been for defenders to face us. When we didnt have the ball we were intimidating. We got along very well from the start and played well together. He was my favourite attacking partner." https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019939167967334629 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019939167967334629"
X Link 2026-02-07T01:00Z 108.6K followers, 16.5K engagements
"WAYNE ROONEY: "The Wembley final against Barcelona. I saw something that surprised and terrified me at the same time. Before the match everyone was talking about Messi and what he was doing. I went out for warm-ups and saw him sitting there doing nothing just watching the field. I thought 'What is this' Suddenly he got up to change into his kit. He stepped onto the field and became the man of the match. He scored and put on a brilliant performance. He has extraordinary talent. Just give him the ball at his feet and hell do whatever is necessary.""
X Link 2026-02-07T03:00Z 109.4K followers, 230.4K engagements
"Journalist: Did you want to be the best Zidane: "I always wanted to be the best and I worked for it. I never lacked ambition. But I wasn't the best that's all. Or even in the Top [--]. Ultimately I may be one of 20." Journalist: Who would you put in the top [--] then Zidane: "I'll put more (laughs): Maradona Pel Cruyff Di Stefano Platini Messi the two Ronaldos and. Francescoli." Humble"
X Link 2026-02-07T06:00Z 109.3K followers, 423.4K engagements
"NEMANJA VIDIC: I would go to the locker room and no one would be there. I thought 'Where are they The training ended [--] minutes ago.' Two weeks passed and by the third week I started chasing them down the hall to see what they were doing. I found Giggs doing yoga and Rio (Ferdinand) in the gym. Then I went to the field. I saw Cristiano practicing bicycle kicks and Rooney working on his finishing. Everyone was doing something. I looked at myself looked at my body. Something had to change"
X Link 2026-02-07T07:00Z 109.4K followers, 415K engagements
"Marco Verratti: When we played again Barcelonas second leg in 2013s Champions League Messi was injured and doubts surrounded his participation. Our coach in the locker room didnt ask anything but Do you have Barcelonas starting lineup Will Messi play The players were wondering the same. I said to my self I hope he doesnt play today.' We entered the match we scored and were qualifying. Suddenly I heard loud cheers in the stadium. It seemed a goal was scored. Everyone moved and I saw Messi warming up. I said to myself Oh God hes going to ruin us Lucas Moura approached me saying Theyre cheering"
X Link 2026-02-07T08:00Z 109.6K followers, 81.4K engagements
"CLAUDIO RANIERI: I remember my first meeting with the chairman when I arrived at Leicester City. He said Claudio this is a very important year for the club. We need to stay in the Premier League. My reply was Okay sure. Well work hard and try to achieve this. Forty pointsthat was the goal to stay in the division. When I saw players like NGolo Kant Jamie Vardy and Riyad Mahrez I knew how good they could be. Kant was running non-stop in training and I had to tell him Slow down. Dont run after the ball every time. Hed reply Yes boss then keep running. Vardy meanwhile was like a wild horse. I"
X Link 2026-02-07T10:00Z 108.9K followers, 34.5K engagements
"GIORGIO CHIELLINI: One day after we drew 0-0 with AC Milan we were back in the locker room and everyone was happy. That Milan team was very strong and we were a new team. Del Piero started kicking everything in sight. We looked at him strangely and Buffon told us to leave him alone saying it would pass. After we showered Alex called us over and said All this happiness irritates me. We cant be happy with a draw. We need to have a better mentality. A draw for Juventus is a defeat. Get that in your heads' That was the day I truly understood what it meant to play for Juventus."
X Link 2026-02-07T11:00Z 109.2K followers, 126.6K engagements
"FLORENTINO PREZ: "I was very eager to sign Zlatan Ibrahimovi when he played for Paris Saint-Germain. At that time I believed he would form a great duo with Cristiano Ronaldo so I wanted to bring them together to stop Barcelona's dominance in La Liga. But as the negotiations progressed we realised that Zlatan was only looking for money not for big trophies. He wanted double what Cristiano was earning. It was as if he was going to sign me more than I wanted to sign him. He kept telling me that we should negotiate everything the way he wanted. I said: 'OK goodbye.'""
X Link 2026-02-07T12:00Z 109.3K followers, 128.6K engagements
"KAK: I can say today that Ive achieved much more than I could have ever imagined. At that time I only dreamed of making it to So Paulos professional team and playing for the national team at least once. I simply wanted to reach the team and maintain a high level of performance. That was my dream and I achieved far more than that. I remember that people began to notice my talent but also recognised I had development issues. My bone age was two years behind. There wasnt anything I could do about it. I just had to wait for it to catch up eventually. To avoid hindering my growth I couldnt lift"
X Link 2026-02-07T13:00Z 108.5K followers, 11.2K engagements
"In September Manchester United fan Frank who is growing his hair out until the club win five games in a row had his hair pulled aggressively by another fan claiming hes not a United fan. Other fans stepped in to help him fight off the bully. Now he is close to reaching one million followers on Instagram and is one win away from a haircut 👏 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2020161731163459639 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2020161731163459639"
X Link 2026-02-07T15:44Z 109.3K followers, 561.2K engagements
"Carlo Ancelotti shared his thoughts on the arrival of Kak at Milan: "When we signed Kak and he arrived at the Milan airport I thought: Weve signed a university student. But when I saw him play I stopped talking because I couldnt find the words. I didnt know how to define what I was watching." "In his first training session he faced off against Gattuso who gave him a strong push but couldnt take the ball from him. In that play he got rid of Nesta who couldnt stop him. We took off this kids student glasses put him in a football kit and he became a phenomenon.""
X Link 2026-02-07T17:00Z 108.5K followers, 21.4K engagements
"Jimmy Bullard: "When I was in school my biggest dream was to play in the Premier League. It was everyones dream. When I finally achieved it I thought "What now Don't be scared youll be playing against Drogba.". I realised I couldnt stand out just by playing so I decided to become the "joker." I started doing silly things and it worked. Throughout my career I became a showman and the fans loved it. I knew I wouldnt intimidate my rivals but some couldnt stand me. I remember being in the tunnel at Old Trafford running into Ferdinand and Scholes and shouting "Hey guys how's it going Are we doing"
X Link 2026-02-07T18:00Z 108.6K followers, 62.2K engagements
"🚨 Marcus Rashford teams up with Ford to unveil a special-edition Rash Ford - available for 30000"
X Link 2026-02-07T18:13Z 108.5K followers, 10.1K engagements
"Everyone was laughing at Jordan Henderson when he came back to England and signed for Brentford. This season he has showed his quality and experience. He absolutely needs to be in that World Cup squad"
X Link 2026-02-07T21:00Z 108.9K followers, [----] engagements
"Bendtner and Anelka won the Serie A with Juventus in [----]. Combining their stats: [--] matches played [--] goals scored and [--] assists provided"
X Link 2026-02-07T22:44Z 109.3K followers, 185K engagements
"CLARENCE SEEDORF: The best footballer I ever played with Ive answered that question the same way my whole career without hesitation. For me Ronaldo the Brazilian was different. I played against him in the Netherlands when he was [--] in Spain when he was [--] or [--] and then I played alongside him. Thats when you really see it in training. When someone can do the same thing over and over on command its not luck. No one else has ever combined strength speed vision execution and precision all of those elements together. Ive seen players who can dribble like no one else or finish like no one else but"
X Link 2026-02-07T23:30Z 109.3K followers, 95.6K engagements
"DIEGO FORLAN: "Sir Alex Ferguson advised me to wear a specific type of boots for our match against Chelsea because of how wet the pitch was. I ignored his advice and chose different ones telling him Id do anything he asked. During the match I missed clear chances in front of goal and slipped several times because of the boots. I quickly went to change them but at that moment Sir Alex took them away from me and ordered me back onto the field. That was my last match with Manchester United. One of the reasons for Fergusons success for so many years at United was his attention to the smallest"
X Link 2026-02-08T02:00Z 108.6K followers, 10.6K engagements
"In [----] John Obi Mikel was unveiled as a Manchester United player. He held up the shirt. He sat at the press conference. The world believed the deal was done. But behind the scenes it was anything but. Mikel had also been training with Chelsea who were convinced he was their player. What followed was a bitter legal battle between two giants with an 18-year-old caught in the middle. Agents circled. One even offered Mikel a briefcase containing $70000 to secure his signature. Sir Alex Ferguson nicknamed him Obi-Wan and promised him a future of wealth and success at United. Then suddenly the"
X Link 2026-02-08T04:00Z 108.8K followers, 21.3K engagements
"ZANETTI: "We played on December [--] [----]. The whole South American crew was there: Ronaldo Zamorano and the Argentines (Simeone and him). It was impossible to leave after the match and make it to the airport on time to fly to So Paulo. The match ended at 10:30 p.m. and the flight took off at 10:00 p.m. Ronaldo asked me what was going on I told him and he replied: dont worry. The airport was half an hour from the stadium. So we showered and got there at 11:45. The plane was waiting for us. The passengers were furious because they had to wait two hours. Ronaldo arrived and hugged everyone. It"
X Link 2026-02-08T06:00Z 108.6K followers, 28.9K engagements
"Give me one real and Ill bring you back [--] young Marcelo told his grandfather and idol Pedro. That day Marcelo had a crucial training session that would define his future at the youth club in the Calete neighbourhood in the Tavares Bastos favela. His grandfather Pedro a driver and office worker was the one financially supporting the early stages of his grandsons career. With pain in his heart he had to confess that he didnt have enough money that afternoon to pay for Marcelos bus fare to training. In that moment the young boy asked him for just one real to place a bet in a game. Not only did"
X Link 2026-02-08T08:00Z 108.6K followers, 16.8K engagements
"When he played for Valencia Spain in [----] Romario was coached by Claudio Ranieri the same man who decades later would win the Premier League with Leicester. During a team training session Romario controlled the ball at the edge of the box with a defender and the goalkeeper in front of him. He grabbed the ball with one foot and with the other flicked it over both of them volleyball style. But despite the beauty of the move the striker was scolded by Ranieri: - I didnt like it because you cant do that in a game said Ranieri. - Romario replied: You dont know me."
X Link 2026-02-08T09:00Z 108.8K followers, 49.4K engagements
"Didier Drogba in 2020: "8 years ago at Chelsea our coach Villas-Boas was sacked by the club and us players had a team meeting where we acknowledged our part of the responsibility for his departure. Captain John Terry spoke Frank Lampard Petr Cech and the other leaders of the group also spoke. We then decided to put all our strength into the Champions League even though we had just lost 3-1 against Napoli in the first leg of the round of 16." "We had been chasing this trophy for [--] years and we hadnt finished better than runner-up. Everyone decided to put their egos aside and fight for each"
X Link 2026-02-08T10:00Z 109.1K followers, 28.9K engagements
"Sergio Agero: "Real Madrid fans are really SENSITIVE." "Every time I make a joke they immediately jump in like We have [--] or [--] Champions Leagues - or whatever it is now. But I dont have anything against Real Madrid." "I like to joke around I have fun but I Respect Real Madrid. People think I HTE them but thats not the case. I just support Bara and Atleti. Of course Id rather see them win. That doesnt mean I HTE Madrid." "The criticism I received for saying that Cristiano Ronaldo was a 'Normal player' People got all worked up about that comment. I dont give a damn what anyone says. I was"
X Link 2026-02-08T11:00Z 109.2K followers, 58.7K engagements
"Z Elias: "During training Ronaldo pulled off two dribbles one after the other on Taribo West. It was insane Our coach Gigi Simoni had to stop the training session immediately. At that moment I feared that Taribo who was very strong would get mad and go after Ronaldo who was our star. But luckily Taribo was a very calm guy and took it easy he just laughed it off. Ronaldos technique was unmatched. It will be hard to see another player like him. He had strength speed explosiveness and skill. He was complete with a speed of thought and execution that was incredible. In training many times when"
X Link 2026-02-08T23:25Z 109.2K followers, 43.7K engagements
"Throwback to when N'Golo Kante was asked what he likes to do on holiday and away from football and he responded with this. I don't think Trivago would've appreciated that"
X Link 2026-02-09T00:00Z 108.7K followers, [----] engagements
"YAYA TOUR: "I've played with footballers like Thierry Henry David Silva Xavi Hernndez and Busquets among others but for me Andrs Iniesta was an incredible phenomenon. Training with him every day was an amazing privilege because I learned so much. He was a physically different player with brutal talent. The way he thought about the game and his intelligence was something that stood out to me and that's very important in football. He feels the game and knows how to read it perfectly. He didn't lose the ball in training or in matches. He had his own way of focusing. Every training session with"
X Link 2026-02-09T01:00Z 109.1K followers, [----] engagements
"MOURINHO: "That period at Bara was like a fusion of everything. I worked with two of the best coaches in the world and I was able to be side by side with some of the best players of that generation in a club with an incredible philosophy of play work and competition. It was nice to work with players like Stoickhov Figo and Ronaldo and with two great coaches like Robson and Van Gaal.""
X Link 2026-02-09T02:00Z 108.8K followers, 22.3K engagements
"FLORENTINO PEREZ: "I wanted to sign Zlatan while he was playing for Paris Saint-Germain. At that time I believed he was at the same level as Cristiano Ronaldo so I wanted that combination up front to stop Barcelona's dominance in La Liga. But as the negotiations between us were progressing we realised that Zlatan Ibrahimovic's main motivation was money not winning trophies. He wanted double what Cristiano was earning; it was as if he wanted to sign me instead. He was telling me that we should negotiate on his terms and Madrid can't afford that. I said fine goodbye what a bully.""
X Link 2026-02-09T05:00Z 109.2K followers, 27.6K engagements
"- When he was on the field he communicated in [--] languages: French Spanish Italian and English. - Before each match he studied the players of the teams he was going to manage and learned the first names of all the players. - In the Korea-Japan [----] final Ronaldo gave him his jersey and took the match ball. Both Brazil and Germany players congratulated him for his performance. - He was the only referee who managed to be the cover of a football video game (PES 3) - He was named the best referee in history according to France Football - He was voted [--] times as referee of the year in Serie A - He"
X Link 2026-02-09T07:00Z 109.2K followers, 36.3K engagements
"RODRIGO DE PAUL: A lot of people discovered me late when I already had years of fighting behind me. Mine wasnt immediate talent or a perfect career. Mine was pure persistence. There were moments where it looked like I wasnt getting anywhere but I kept going. Because I knew that even if it cost me I had the character to withstand any situation. When I lifted the Copa Amrica I knew that every criticism every loan every stumble had been worth it. You dont choose how you start but you do choose how you transform. And I chose to transform myself by fighting."
X Link 2026-02-09T08:00Z 109.3K followers, 38.5K engagements
"Petr Cech: "In preparation for the [----] Champions League final I watched every Bayern penalty since [----]. I touched Lahm's penalty was close on Mario Gmez's and with Neuer I thought he would shoot higher than he did. I was correct on all counts. The reason I saved the last penalty was because Schweinsteiger had a habit of stopping before taking his shot and always aiming for the left side of the goalkeeper. So when he paused I already knew he would shoot there." https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2020814941469421880 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2020814941469421880"
X Link 2026-02-09T11:00Z 109.3K followers, 74.2K engagements
"Kevin-Prince Boateng on Ronaldinho: I met Ronaldinho when I was playing at Hertha. One day he brought his classic black R10s with the tongue. No one was allowed to wear them only him because he had to unveil them on Sunday with Barcelona. After seeing them I went to the store and bought them. I wore them on Saturday and after the game the Nike boss called me. I didnt know they hadnt been unveiled and they wanted to sue me for [------] euros. They called Ronaldinho to ask if they should sue me. He replied No the Bundesliga is too small no one saw them and he saved me."
X Link 2026-02-09T17:00Z 109.3K followers, 52K engagements
"Tomorrows win against West Ham will mark the end of The United Strand 💈"
X Link 2026-02-09T17:14Z 108.9K followers, [----] engagements
"RONALDO: "At the time Bara had Ronaldinho and Eto'o. For us it was the Galcticos era and the Clsicos were tough matches. Of course I knew Ronaldinho's talent. We had won the [----] World Cup together. But the Bara player who impressed me the most was Samuel Eto'o. We have a similar career pathhe played for Madrid Barcelona and Inter just like me. I admired his mentality; he was fast technical and could play anywhere on the pitch. Etoo is a fighter and if I had had the chance to play with him we would have formed a formidable attack"
X Link 2026-02-09T18:00Z 108.9K followers, 12.5K engagements
"EDWIN VAN DER SAR: 'After training Cristiano would work a lot on his free kicks and say to me: 'Edwin can you go in goal' I would tell him that I was old and that he should use the goalkeepers from the youth teams but he would insist because he wanted his goals to go through me. I would provoke him by saying things like 'You're not going to score against me Ronnie. You know that. You'd better ask the backup goalies. It's better for your confidence. He'd immediately say 'No no. You have to go in goal. You have to go in goal.' Cristiano is a really great guy. The image many people have of him"
X Link 2026-02-09T23:00Z 109.3K followers, 30.4K engagements
"- She dedicated her life to raising her children Jude and Jobe. - When her son Jude was signed by Borussia Dortmund she left the comfort of Birmingham to accompany her eldest son in one of the most important steps of his career. - She is so important to Jude's day-to-day life that the Real Madrid footballer assured that she "plays the most important role in his life." - After he won the Champions League material things were put aside and Jude Bellingham gave the medal to the most important pillar of his life. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021011229938995245"
X Link 2026-02-10T00:00Z 109.4K followers, 44K engagements
"Cristiano Ronaldo on Carlo Ancelotti: I was in the car with my friends and they asked me what makes a good coach. I think there are several factors but the most important is how you manage players. Carlo is someone who knows how to handle footballers. He is was and always will be the key to Real Madrids success. He has achieved so much and its no coincidence. He does something different something special. Beyond being a good coach hes a respectful and kind person and thats what matters most to me. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021026331736371314"
X Link 2026-02-10T01:00Z 109.2K followers, 24.3K engagements
"Cristiano Ronaldo in 2022: Manchester United are far behind I saw zero progress. A club of that size should be at the top sadly theyre not. The owners dont care. The fans should know the truth. I want the best for the club. This is why I came back"
X Link 2026-02-10T02:00Z 109.2K followers, [----] engagements
"RONALDO: "George Weah Marco van Basten Paolo Maldini. These were the guys I played with back then in Europe. The best of all time. I needed to stand out too. I became bold lets say. I set goals for myself and went out to achieve them. And I made sure people knew about those goals. When I went to PSV I said I would score [--] goals in my first season. So I scored [--]. Then I said I would be the best in the world and I won the Ballon d'Or. I said I wanted to win a World Cup and I won it. Ive always been confident in myself since I was a kid. When I was a child I thought to myself: 'Im going to be"
X Link 2026-02-10T05:00Z 109.2K followers, 12.3K engagements
"EMI MARTNEZ: Im going to play until my body says otherwise. I talked about it with my brother. Life is very long afterward. I renewed until Im [--] or [--] at Aston Villa. Im taking it year by year. I know my body will hold up until I'm quite old even until [--] or [--] easily with what Im doing physically keeping up with stretching and all that. Life for footballers is getting longer nowadays and with how I work Ill be fine. When my head explodes thats when I wont be able to continue. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021116930162376839 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021116930162376839"
X Link 2026-02-10T07:00Z 109.3K followers, 116.6K engagements
"Eni Aluko comparing herself to a prime Wayne Rooney: I probably was what Wayne Rooney was in terms of being that new young kid on the block like. I was banging in goals at [--] 17"
X Link 2026-02-10T09:18Z 109.4K followers, 29.1K engagements
""It bothers me a lot when athletes don't value football players. As if doing a bicycle kick a volley or an 80-yard pass were easy. A quarterback throws the pass with his hand the receiver catches it with his hand and they applaud him. A football player has to do it with his foot and the fullback can't catch that pass with his hand please. We make it look easy I invite them to try it." - Thierry Henry"
X Link 2026-02-10T09:30Z 109.2K followers, [----] engagements
"Roberto Carlos: Messi once left both Cannavaro and me behind and just ran over us When the match ended I turned to Cannavaro and said: My God who is this player Hes the new Maradona Im lucky. I dont have much time left before I retire. How will the next generation of defenders deal with him Theyre really going to suffer because of him. I knew he would become the best player in the world. In the future he would win everything. Im happy because I saw more of him than I played against him. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021162233343115427 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021162233343115427"
X Link 2026-02-10T10:00Z 109.1K followers, 13.2K engagements
"Digo is Kak's younger brother and he is the reason why Ricardo Kak got the nickname "Kak." When they were young Ricardo had difficulty pronouncing his name "Ricardo" and his brother started calling him "Kak" which eventually stuck Digo did play alongside his brother Kak at Milan but his time there was short-lived only making two first team appearances. He was then loaned out to several clubs before eventually settling in the Belgian league"
X Link 2026-02-10T10:30Z 109.2K followers, 43.7K engagements
"Sadio Man: "I remember the first day I arrived in France to take tests and sign with FC Metz. I was supposed to train from the day I arrived but the coach told me to stay at home. And I had no credit on my phone card to call my mother and tell her that I had gone to France. The next day I went with some of my friends who were already in Metz to buy some cards and I called her and told her: "Hello mom I'm in France". She said to me: "What which France". She couldn't believe it I said: "France in Europe". She replied: "What do you mean Europe You live in Senegal you are supposed to be with your"
X Link 2026-02-10T12:00Z 109.3K followers, 20.4K engagements
"The Congolese player Thievy Bifouma formerly of Espanyol and other La Liga clubs revealed that he signed with Esteghlal Khuzestan FC in Iran after seeing they were scheduled to play against Cristiano Ronaldo's Al Nassr. However after arriving in Iran and checking into a hotel it turned out he had mistaken Esteghlal Khuzestan for the bigger Esteghlal FC. Realising he wouldn't face Ronaldo he acknowledged his mix-up in signing with the wrong team. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021199973980004438 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021199973980004438"
X Link 2026-02-10T12:30Z 109.3K followers, 55.4K engagements
"Alessandro Nesta: "I never considered myself a traitor. my move to Milan was very strange because it saved Lazio. Six months without a salary On the last day of the transfer window in the morning I was in Rome training in Formello and in the evening I found myself on the balcony of a Milan building holding up a shirt striped with black and red. I didnt even have time to understand what was happening. With Milan I achieved everything that a football player dreams of it's a great team like a family. I'm happy that I was at a big club but sad because I would never have left Lazio.""
X Link 2026-02-10T13:00Z 109.4K followers, 73.6K engagements
"Nemanja Mati: "At Chelsea the players acted professionally they were punctual and never showed up late for training but at United it happened almost every day. Among the players who would always show up late were Paul Pogba Jadon Sancho and a few other players. The rest of us who always showed up on time were angry so we decided to form a kind of internal disciplinary committee with me serving as its president. I put a sheet of paper on the wall where I documented the names of people who were late. During one particular season we collected around [-----] in fines.""
X Link 2026-02-10T13:30Z 109.1K followers, 11.3K engagements
"Cafu: "Gary Neville is paid to say a lot of lies on live TV. This is why he always talks. He never won anything big in his life. Who is he to judge between Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo Only Ronaldinho Pele Platini and Zidane can judge between these type of players because they were the only ones close to their level if not equal. English people talk too much without winning." https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021242353713877146 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021242353713877146"
X Link 2026-02-10T15:18Z 109.3K followers, 22.9K engagements
"Hes not the most popular he doesnt play for the flashiest club and many people dont even know who he is but Igor Thiago is making a strong case to dream about the World Cup. The Brazilian is tearing up the Premier League outperforming all the other forwards used by Ancelotti: - Richarlison - Joo Pedro - Matheus Cunha - Igor Jesus He doesnt get the spotlight but hes got goals power and that number [--] profile Brazil has been missing. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021250581994586342 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021250581994586342"
X Link 2026-02-10T15:51Z 109.3K followers, 65.6K engagements
"Ivan Rakitic: "When Messi and Mourinho met in [----] in preparation for this season he hugged him tightly and I heard him say to him "Messi I don't want you to grow old please stay young." Then he turned to his assistant and said "This guy made me think all night about how to stop him it didn't work. He's the best there he's really extraordinary but yesterday I slept soundly because I was sure I wouldn't find a way to stop him. On the other hand it's a friendly match today (laughs). Messi asked him about his experience in the English Premier League and how to play there and the last words"
X Link 2026-02-10T18:30Z 109.6K followers, 52.4K engagements
"JACK GREALISH: "People say 'He likes to party.' And I do. I want to be able to live my life too and enjoy it but theres a time and a place for that. Ill be honest: I probably didnt choose the right moments. Sometimes at City for example I didnt help myself. Im at my best when I feel loved. Im quite vulnerable off the pitch and I wanted to go somewhere (Everton) to feel that love again to wake up and want to play with a smile.""
X Link 2026-02-10T19:00Z 109.4K followers, 524.4K engagements
"BASTIAN SCHWEINSTEIGER ON DAVID DE GEA: When I first came to Man United De Gea said 'Tell me am I better than Neuer'. I was like 'No you're not. It is a different level'. He was angry but I explained why. Whenever he had a great game he would ask me again I would still say he wasn't on that level. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021335868611625372 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021335868611625372"
X Link 2026-02-10T21:30Z 109.2K followers, 11.1K engagements
"STEVEN GERRARD: I had the chance to play for other teams and win the Premier League that I missed so much. But I never wanted to be remembered as just another player at a giant club I wanted to be the legend of one. Liverpool was my life my refuge and my greatest pride. Even in the most painful defeats I never thought about giving up or changing shirts. The slip in [----] haunts me to this day and I know some define me by that moment. But if I could go back Id choose to stay again. Because being loyal to one club even in sadness is worth more than any golden medal."
X Link 2026-02-11T06:00Z 109.3K followers, [----] engagements
"GIANLUCA SCAMACCA: In Italy they always talked about what I did off the field: my tattoos my style my choices. As if football wasnt enough. But I never let the outside noise define who I am. Sometimes they made me feel like I had to apologise for having personality. And still here I am scoring fighting and proving myself. Because identity isnt a mistake; its an advantage. And I dont change my essence for anyone. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021479318837395797 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021479318837395797"
X Link 2026-02-11T07:00Z 109.3K followers, [----] engagements
"Pablo Zabaleta reveals how Emirati investment transformed Manchester City: 'When I signed with Manchester City the club was nothing like what it is today. I lived through the transformation from the start. The training ground was still in Carrington the press room was a cold caravan that looked like a construction site and in the winter no one could stand being there.' 'At that time City had no real ambition. maybe the League Cup and the FA Cup was a dream. We were like the 'Espanyol of Manchester' a club living in the shadow of Manchester United. Our fans were passionate but realistic. they"
X Link 2026-02-11T08:00Z 109.3K followers, 10.3K engagements
"JAVIER ZANETTI: "I always played two matches a week. Even so on Mondays I always went to the gym to do strength training. That was one of the secrets to avoiding injuries and to playing until the age of [--] at a good level. I managed to lift [---] kg with one leg. Speed isnt gained by running but through explosiveness which you build with work in the gym." https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021524619556237664 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021524619556237664"
X Link 2026-02-11T10:00Z 109.3K followers, 15.5K engagements
"Dimitar Berbatov: "In my time at Manchester United we had Cristiano Ronaldo Rooney Giggs Scholes Neville Vidi Ferdinand Evra Van der Sar and Sir Alex Ferguson. When we stepped on the pitch most of our opponents already accepted defeat.""
X Link 2026-02-11T16:50Z 109.3K followers, [----] engagements
"JORGE VALDANO: "We were in Berlin waiting for a match with Argentina and Bilardo kept insisting on the need to train technique and as obsessions are never small he repeated nonstop that an Argentine player had to live with the ball at his feet: 'Morning afternoon and night always with the ball' he would say. Days repeating the same thing. After hearing him Diego came out of his room juggling a ball. He got into an elevator where he kept juggling arrived at the dining room sat down and the ball still hadnt fallen while he nibbled on bread. Bilardo walked in saw him and with a grin from ear to"
X Link 2026-02-11T18:00Z 109.4K followers, 23.1K engagements
"Hugo Lloris' opinion on Emi Martnez: There are many questions about his personality but I know he's someone who adds a lot of value. He has a great personality on and off the pitch. And although he's sometimes criticised for how he behaves on penalties I think he's doing very well and is defending his goal his country and his club. He's one of the best on penalties if not the best. But he's not just good on penalties; he's a great goalkeeper and has been fantastic in the Premier League with Aston Villa and instrumental in winning trophies with Argentina. To win trophies you have to be a great"
X Link 2026-02-11T21:00Z 109.5K followers, 116.4K engagements
"🚨 Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly exploring a move to appoint Eni Aluko as head coach. However Aluko is believed to have declined allegedly saying: Ive got my reputation to think about"
X Link 2026-02-11T22:40Z 109.3K followers, [----] engagements
"In the final of the [----] UEFA Champions League which Manchester United won Cristiano Ronaldo scored a goal though he had missed a penalty in the shootout. A TV Azteca reporter asked him: "What went through your mind after missing the penalty" "Why dont you ask the opposite Why not 'How did you feel when you scored' Sure why only talk about the penalty Talk about when I scored too." "No no tell us about both; that would be great." "No no I'm just kidding. I felt really happy when I scored but also disappointed when I missed the penalty. But remember the most important thing is right here"
X Link 2026-02-12T01:00Z 109.4K followers, 66.4K engagements
"JAMES RODRIGUEZ: "Once when I was at Banfield a fan over [--] years old came up to me during a practice. Banfield is a club that when I was there had been around for about [---] years so you could say respectfully that this man had always been there. This elderly fan had seen wins promotions relegations the highs the lows everything. And one day during practice he said to me 'Please win the title; Ive not got long left.' And sure enough we won the championship in [----]. It was something big and when I saw him again he said 'Thank you kid' and he hugged me.""
X Link 2026-02-12T01:30Z 109.3K followers, 19.8K engagements
"IKER CASILLAS: "To me the Ballon d'Or seems like an absurd award. It doesnt have any criteria. I dont know who chooses it I dont know who votes for it. I dont care if they explain to me who the voters are; whether it's the captains the coaches the president of Malaysia or the one from China. It doesnt matter to me. It just doesnt seem coherent. Because if you have to give it to a Spaniard in that case you should give it to Carvajal. It makes no sense. Theres simply no criteria. Theres nothing that indicates they base it on something. I also dont understand how its possible that between 2008"
X Link 2026-02-12T02:00Z 109.5K followers, [----] engagements
"PATRICE EVRA on Arsenal: "Watching Arsenal is like watching Netflix; youre always waiting for the 'next season.'""
X Link 2026-02-12T04:00Z 109.3K followers, [----] engagements
"Scholes: With Messi you dont know what hed do next. He can go to the right he can go to the left he can go through your legs. You just have to to guess and try to get either the ball or try to get him. I actually did it once at the Old Trafford in [----] and it shouldve been a penalty if VAR had been around. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021811503473533263 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021811503473533263"
X Link 2026-02-12T05:00Z 109.4K followers, 36.6K engagements
"ARJEN ROBBEN: I would say that in the Netherlands we have the most unfortunate footballers on the planet. Its painful but its the reality. We have done everything to please the people and win a major title but we havent managed to do so. We only pray that one day the next generation can win the World Cup because our fans are the only ones who dont underestimate us. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021856801398858021 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021856801398858021"
X Link 2026-02-12T08:00Z 109.5K followers, 86.7K engagements
"In February [----] Fortaleza fans pulled off the biggest mockery of the year. During their match against Cear in the Campeonato Cearense Fortaleza fans hung a banner of MR. BARRIGA to mock their rivals unpaid debts to players. It turns out that Cears management owes their players several months' wages and the fans couldnt resist exposing the situation. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021864351498416235 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021864351498416235"
X Link 2026-02-12T08:30Z 109.5K followers, [----] engagements
"RONALDINHO on his experience in prison: "I thought they were going to hit me and do all the terrible things that usually happen in prison. But instead they called the guards to organize soccer matches and asked me to do some tricks to entertain them. The morning after my arrest we were taken out to play a five-a-side match. The guards and some prison officials came to watch the game with the cameras on; everyone had a great day. I can say that my time there was good.""
X Link 2026-02-12T13:30Z 109.4K followers, 12.8K engagements
"Diego Forlan on switching to professional tennis at [--] years old: I enjoy pushing my limits in life. This is a new sport for me and I truly appreciate the challenge of competing against top players from various countries"
X Link 2026-02-12T14:00Z 109.4K followers, [----] engagements
"Got to be Barca for me tonight 👍"
X Link 2026-02-12T16:40Z 109.4K followers, [----] engagements
"Raheem Sterling: "My Mum is a proper warrior. She knows how to make it in this world. Shes probably the most streetwise person I know. She sat me down one day and she said Look I love you. But I dont feel you should go to Arsenal. She said If you go there theres going to be [--] players who are just as good as you. Youll just be a number. You need to go somewhere where you can work your way up. She convinced me to go to QPR and it was probably the best decision I ever made. At QPR they didnt let me slip up. But it was quite hard for my family because my mum would never let me go to training"
X Link 2026-02-12T17:08Z 109.4K followers, 16.4K engagements
"Back when Ewood Park was rocking Shearer was firing them in and the Premier League still felt like your local lads taking on the world. Proper characters and a town dreaming big. Those days are gone"
X Link 2026-02-12T17:41Z 109.2K followers, [----] engagements
"Gregory van der Wiel: I won [--] titles. And I felt nothing. No joy no pride no relief. Nothing. I couldnt enjoy a single moment of my career. Because I was too busy wearing a mask. Pretending I was fine. Avoiding anything that could destabilize me. Showing everyone that I had everything under control. I wore that mask for so long that in the end I became the mask itself. A robot playing a role feeling absolutely nothing. If you feel like that that mask isnt protecting you. Its killing you. Take it off. What would you give to play without fear To step onto the pitch and feel completely free. No"
X Link 2026-02-12T21:28Z 109.2K followers, [----] engagements
"Kevin-Prince Boateng: Today young players dont work on their talent and believe me I know what that means. Some of them drive Mercedes at [--] years old and already think theyre so talented that they do nothing to improve. Theres no extra time in training nothing. All they think about is playing PlayStation and going on Instagram. Theyre the last to arrive at training and then the first to leave. I think football has changed just like society. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2022100909640302711 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2022100909640302711"
X Link 2026-02-13T00:10Z 109.5K followers, [----] engagements
"Eberechi Eze: I come home and Im thinking about X Y and Z. Then I get a reality check with my wife she works in an ICU. I love that part of my life so much it just humbles you. Without knowing it you are able to lower your sensitivity to everything"
X Link 2026-02-14T12:21Z 109.3K followers, [----] engagements
"Gabby Agbonlahor on Nemanja Vidi: Yeah and I tore him apart twice he was no where near levels of Ferdinand Terry or Virgil van Dijk Ive said it before I didnt find Vidic hard to play against "He was the same level as Martin Skrtel. Solid good player. Not elite." Agbonlahor won [--] game against United in [--] attempts. He lost [--] times against Vidic - including his only league cup final appearance. Absolute nonsense from Agbonlahor as usual 🤣🤣"
X Link 2025-09-17T10:03Z 109.7K followers, 2.6M engagements
"The story of JERMAIN DEFOE is worth reading: "I remember during my second season at Sunderland Louise Wanless the press officer told me one day: 'Theres a boy who wants to meet you.' She explained that Bradley Lowery had neuroblastoma and that I was his favorite player. I was like 'Alright of course. No worries.' But I had no idea what he would be like. From her description I assumed hed be super shy and quiet. But as soon as he walked into the dressing room he ran straight to me jumped on my lap and hugged me with a big smile on his face. After that first meeting I asked Louise to put me in"
X Link 2025-10-29T15:22Z 109.7K followers, 2.9M engagements
"ALESSANDRO DEL PIERO: "After the match ended and we won the World Cup I left my teammates to celebrate with the precious trophy and went to see my club friend Trezeguet. There were signs of sadness on his face. I tried to remind him that he was the one who gave his country the European Cup in [----] and that these things happen in football. I comforted him a little and then I headed to the French team's locker room to find my old friend Zidane. We shared an indescribable friendship. I went to console him and wish him better luck especially after his departure in that manner. In the tunnel that"
X Link 2025-11-06T18:05Z 109.7K followers, 357.1K engagements
"CRISTIANO RONALDO: My wife (Georgina) tells me Our kids are going to catch a cold being barefoot. Its the complete opposite The body needs discomfort to get stronger. For years the cold has been part of my routine. I use cryotherapy cold showers compression chambers. All of that trains my body and my mind for high performance. I dont just play football I also take care of myself like an elite athlete. I sleep well more than seven hours every night I move all day and above all Im consistent. Thats why at [--] years old my physiological age according to Whoop is [----]. Its not luck. Its daily"
X Link 2025-11-07T13:17Z 109.7K followers, 592.2K engagements
"🗣 Laura Woods: What is it about football that people cant accept something if its coming out of a womans mouth Women can be brain surgeons. They can save your life. They can go to the moon. But they cant give you an opinion about football. Its bonkers"
X Link 2025-11-10T15:16Z 109.7K followers, 1.9M engagements
"WESLEY SNEIJDER: "Busquets was an extremely annoying player; he always hit others but never wanted to be hit himself. As soon as he took a hit he would start crying. An absolute crybaby. I literally had fights with him in every match. There was a moment when I said to him 'Ill see you in Ibiza in the summer then we can talk you and I.' In [----] we beat Barcelona 3-1 at home then we had to go to Camp Nou and [--] minutes in Motta fouled him and Busquets started rolling on the ground while looking through his hands to see if Motta would get a red card. Then he got up and was fine the crybaby. A"
X Link 2025-11-12T00:04Z 109.8K followers, 3M engagements
"🗣 "After scoring four goals against Norwich I came home expecting my wife to congratulate me. But she didn't say a word. The next day she looked at me and said 'Do you know why I didn't congratulate you Because here you're still my husband the father of your daughter. the same old Salta. And that's when I understood everything. She was right. When you start getting praised from all sides you run the risk of believing it of getting detached. But having someone by your side to remind you who you are to keep you grounded is essential. I could be Luis Suarez to the world but at home I was still"
X Link 2025-11-13T15:03Z 109.8K followers, 18.1M engagements
"The Footy Section is buzzing to team up with Poll - a new social betting app built for footy fans Football is full of opinions and this type of innovation allows anybody to put their money where their mouth is so expect me to start doing just that 🫰 To get started sign up via @polldotfun and drop them a message theyll send you credits to play with https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1994762018847359379 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1994762018847359379"
X Link 2025-11-29T13:35Z 109.8K followers, 10.7K engagements
"Brazilian forward HULK broke up with his wife of [--] years back in July [----] having three children. He came out and officially confirmed that he is dating his ex-Wife's NIECE and the pair got married recently. He is now married to his children's cousin"
X Link 2026-01-09T08:00Z 109.8K followers, 12.5M engagements
"Pablo Hernndez on the lesson Marcelo Bielsa taught him at Leeds: "One day we went to training and he divided us into groups of [--] or [--] players. He gave each group giant garbage bags and told us to go around the training complex collecting ALL THE TRASH we could find. We spent about an hour picking up garbage and when we came back he gave us a speech saying that what we had just done was the job of many people who work hard to afford a ticket to our stadium every Sunday. He told us we owed those people respect and thats why we had to give our best on the pitch.""
X Link 2026-02-03T08:00Z 109.8K followers, 443.4K engagements
"🛑 In May [----] Brandon Williams received a 14-month prison sentence which was suspended for two years along with a three-year driving ban. 🛑 He had a stint on loan at Ipswich Town during the 2023/24 season but after making just [--] appearances for the Tractor Boys Manchester United decided to let him go. 🛑 After spending the entire 2024/25 season as a free agent Hull City decided to take a chance on him offering him a one-year contract. 🛑 Unfortunately he hasn't had the opportunity to shine on the field as hoped. 🛑 At [--] he has faced fitness challenges and managed just a single appearance"
X Link 2026-02-03T16:32Z 109.9K followers, 1.7M engagements
"Pierluigi Collina President of the FIFA Referees Committee has proposed changing the way penalties are taken during regular time: I think theres an excessive gap between the opportunities for the shooter and the goalkeeper. On average 75% of penalties end in goals. Plus theres the chance of a rebound off the goalkeeper. One solution is the ONE SHOT rule similar to what we see in penalty shootouts after extra time. No rebounds. Either you score or the game resumes with a goal kick. This would also eliminate the spectacle we often see before a penalty is taken with everyone crowding around the"
X Link 2026-02-04T18:00Z 109.8K followers, 1.7M engagements
"Jamie Carragher: "Its disgraceful. When a player like Cristiano Ronaldo at his age starts organising interviews with his friends just to talk about other leagues coaches and players its a clear sign of insecurity. He is one of the greats and he doesnt need to do monthly interviews to declare it himself. These interviews are preplanned and he knows exactly what questions will be asked. Its ridiculous that he allows his friends to push him into making such statements. Ive watched Messis interviews and he only ever talks about his family his clubs (past and present) and his national team.""
X Link 2026-02-05T05:00Z 109.7K followers, 490.2K engagements
"The 2018/19 Ajax side was extraordinary. Their Champions League run was unforgettable eliminating Real Madrid at the Bernabu with a stunning [--] win and then knocking out Juventus on their own turf. Their dream ended in dramatic fashion against Tottenham Hotspur undone by a last-minute strike from Lucas Moura that silenced Amsterdam. Still that squad remains iconic: - In goal: Andr Onana - In defence: Matthijs de Ligt Daley Blind Nicols Tagliafico - In midfield: Frenkie de Jong Donny van de Beek Hakim Ziyech Duan Tadi - Up front: Klaas-Jan Huntelaar David Neres - Manager: Erik ten Hag True"
X Link 2026-02-05T21:00Z 109.7K followers, 34.9K engagements
"Jos Mourinho: "I was ten years old when my father was fired on Christmas Day. He was a soccer coach and his teams results werent good. They had lost a match one or two days before Christmas. On Christmas Day while we were sitting at the table for lunch the phone rang. A brief call from a club executive: youre fired. The news hit like a blow. No one finished eating we left the table and sadness filled the house. Even the Christmas presents went unopened that day. From that moment I made my decision: I would be a coach. I would fight until the day my fathers name was known all over the world."
X Link 2026-02-05T23:00Z 109.9K followers, 1.2M engagements
"ZIDANE ON KROOS: I love watching Toni train. I was good but Toni is something else. I havent seen him miss a single pass. Hes so good that he can play as a [--] as a pure midfielder or as a [--]. His main strength is his calmness and composure. He never gets nervous. And hes so good with both feet that you might think hes left-footed. He should be remembered as one of the best midfielders in his position. Im proud to be able to say that I coached Toni Kroos. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019576779401216193 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019576779401216193"
X Link 2026-02-06T01:00Z 109.7K followers, [----] engagements
"Diego Milito on Jos Mourinho: He has one face for the outside world but inside hes completely different. He always tries to be the bad guy to protect the team and take the pressure off. On the inside hes very approachable and pleasant. Hes done extraordinary things for me. One day my dad came to a training session but he didnt want to bother anyone. He stood behind a hedge to watch. Before the warm-up Mourinho said to me: Diego thats your dad right As we started I saw him walk over to my dad. He approached him greeted him and told him he couldnt watch the training from there. Then he sat him"
X Link 2026-02-06T03:00Z 109.7K followers, 62.1K engagements
"Pedro Rodrguez: "When we were going to play the final against Manchester United former Barcelona coach Terry Venables said: Messi cant score with his head he only relies on one leg. But Guardiola used that as a tactic to motivate Leo Messi who was a monster in those days under Peps command. He approached him in the locker room before the match and said: Have you heard what theyre saying about you That you cant score with your head. Yes its true and even so youre the best. There are players who play with both feet and score headers but they havent reached your level nor are they the best. Go"
X Link 2026-02-06T05:00Z 109.8K followers, 78.4K engagements
"Toms Rincn on Dybala: "My whole life Ive loved Ferraris and I told myself that if I ever signed a contract with one of the big teams in the world Id treat myself to one. When I signed with Juventus I made it happen. One day at training Dybala showed up and was surprised to see it. I handed him the keys he started it up revved the engine and I stood there watching him. Paulo was already the biggest star probably the highest-paid player. And I said to him What are you waiting for When are you going to get one for yourself And he replied: My time will come. How could I show up here with a"
X Link 2026-02-06T13:00Z 109.8K followers, 243.4K engagements
"Neymar: "I have my things with Mbapp; we had a little fight but he was crucial to us when he arrived. I used to call him Golden Boy I always believed he was going to be one of the best. I always helped him and we shared many moments together including dinners at my home. We enjoyed some fantastic years as teammates. After Messi joined I sensed a bit of jealousy from him. He didnt want to share my attention with anyone else which led to some disagreements and a noticeable change in attitude." https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019773078834729144"
X Link 2026-02-06T14:00Z 109.8K followers, 52.8K engagements
"Esteban Cambiasso: "Since Diego Milito wasnt among the finalists in [----] for me the Ballon d'Or lost credibility. A guy who defines the Champions League with two goals wins the treble and scores in every final at least deserved to be among the finalists.""
X Link 2026-02-06T17:00Z 109.8K followers, 32.6K engagements
"Krzysztof Pitek: "I had no idea who my teammates at Genoa were when I signed. So I turned on my PlayStation and looked them up on FIFA.""
X Link 2026-02-06T18:00Z 109.9K followers, 325.7K engagements
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