Bastian Schweinsteiger

“Rarely was a distinction deserves as the Oscar for best supporting actor, who went to the late Heath Ledger. His 'Joker' is really incredible.”

“The Argentinians provoke and are always whingeing to the referee to try and change his opinion. It starts before the match. You see their body language, how they gesticulate, how they try to influence the referee. That is not part of the game. That is a lack of respect. It's their mentality and character, and we'll have to adjust.”

“I wanted to play for United; I wanted to play at Old Trafford. It was always my goal.”

“I love this game. I love to find solutions, ideas. I always saw the potential of this league. Now that I'm here, I want to help.”

“Not everything is seen that happens on the pitch - the teammate in a good position, where it might get dangerous, how a situation develops.”

“I am sad to leave so many friends at Manchester United. But I am grateful to the club for allowing me the chance to take up the challenge at Chicago Fire.”

“My absolute dream would be to play for Manchester United and help them reach the goals they have.”

“I always want to play and help, especially when we're at the top of the league.”

“There is fireworks before the game; there is the national anthem before the game, so that is a huge difference to how it is in Germany: like, after the warmup, you touch the ball 20 minutes later. So that is a little bit different. The league, for example, the MLS is quite a young league, actually, but it is developing.”

“I listen to myself, listen to my heart.”

“I love standing on the pitch too much to focus on anything else - if I want to be a coach or something.”

“First of all, I think it is not easy to win a title in the Premier League, as you have really good teams here.”

“My dream was always to play soccer.”

“I'm happy with my own performance, but I can only be good if the team are good.”

“When you know how the coach ticks and how he wants to play football, it makes the decision easier. But for the main part, I came to England because of the club Manchester United.”

“I will travel a lot after my career.”

“I have to thank the coach for looking after my fitness and allowing me to feel my way into the tournament.”

“It's incredibly difficult to make sure that everybody's happy.”

“The league is interesting because it's evident everyone can beat everyone. And sometimes things happen you just don't understand. This might be referee decisions or the running paths or passes of a teammate. It's different than in Europe, but you have to take things as they are.”

“My wish would be to continue playing for Manchester United. I have no personal problems with Jos Mourinho. One thing is for sure: I'm not going to stop playing football. I still believe in my own ability. I could still help Man United if given the chance.”