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“I am absolutely happy to train Real Madrid. I have a wonderful challenge.”
“Mr. Mourinho is a wonderful coach and did great things at Porto, winning trophies, and I will respect that.”
“Real Madrid's history sets the tone for any professional coming to this club: winning consistently under the greatest demands.”
“Being favourites is no title; it's an adjective. You win titles thanks to what you do on the pitch, and little else.”
“Portugal have a mix of players and talent, which is what Portuguese players and coaches are often about. It's like play-ground football.”
“Italy is the national team most similar to a club.”
“Football does not stop. Spanish football is proud of its past, but we will look to the future.”
“There's always a mix of generations in the national team. You have to bring the best players you think will help you win matches.”
“It's normal that there's pressure at Real Madrid.”
“Breaking down barriers, succeeding away from home, living in another country, another culture, different football, makes you much stronger.”
“I've never met a player like Leo Messi.”
“We don't focus on our rivals: we focus on ourselves.”
“The main aim of pre-season is to get ready for the competitive games and go into those in the best possible fashion on group and individual levels.”
“If you do not take advantage of your chances, you can pay for it.”
“It's always special to return to Real Madrid because I've always considered it as being home. It's where I grew up, learned my trade, and the club has played a big part in who I am today.”
“I speak to my players when I deem it necessary, but they are private conversations.”
“Italy do not only defend; they can attack, too. They have attacking qualities, and they create chances.”
“To win the World Cup, you win it one bit at a time.”
“Italy are a very difficult team to play against. They have good defensive qualities.”
“No player puts the team on their back.”