Sports

“From as early as I remember I wanted to be the best player in the world and to win the Ballon d'Or.”

“Soha életemben futballmérkőzésen olyan szorongást nem éreztem, mint amikor másodszor futottam ki ugyanarra a pályára.”

“كنت عاشقا وفيا لريال مدريد ولكن ميسي حول وجهتي دون أن أدري إلى برشلونة.”

“I think nine or ten is a good age for a boy to first pick up a tennis racket.”

“That’s why I call myself Steven Spielberg, because I direct all this drama and story of the team.”

“I don't like to lose.”

“With the support they merit, and playing in England, we must have a great chance of winning the World Cup in 1966.”

“If you have got the ball, keep it. The other side cannot score.”

“I was quite surprised how long I lasted for 12 laps with no brakes.”

“I am proud of the boys and I think the country should salute these boys too.”

“Kein geloel, Fussballen!”

“Clearance off the line – every time! It’s my job to stop the ball from going in the net.”

“That officials in any sports body should not hang on to office, but must make way for others.”

“The highlight of my life was Davis Cup, more than Wimbledon.”

“Bathurst was marvellous, all that I expected and more. I loved it! Loved the challenge.”

“Cecil Hart was always a hard manager to beat, but a better sportsman I could not have found to lose to.”

“I went into the court with a tactical plan, but in the heat of the moment I’m afraid I forgot all about it.”

“And I never knew about my potential until 1952, when I was seventeen, I think. Then I went into athletics.”