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“A coach - any coach, not just a national team coach - should try to be exemplary. And a national team manager even more so.”
“I'm passionate about English football; it's lived in a special way, unique.”
“Sergio Ramos looks great to me. He always looks after himself, and he's coming back in the shape you'd expect. He doesn't let himself go when he's away on holiday.”
“I'm very happy with Bale. He loves playing for Real Madrid, and he's got a chance to show what a wonderful footballer he can be.”
“If there came a time when we didn't get nervous, that would be worrying, as it'd mean we didn't care as much.”
“I like everything about Real Madrid, even the club anthem.”
“Our players have a fantastic attitude, and people are going to see a Madrid side with a lot of talent.”
“I'm hungry and ambitious.”
“The players who have been with the national team for a long time are used to international competitions, used to playing against the best in the world.”
“I don't like individual awards because this is a team sport, and the coaches try to promote the collective.”
“You earn the title of favourite when you win. It's not when people say you're a favourite because of past achievements; it's when you show it on the pitch.”
“I'm the Real Madrid coach, and the demands are huge.”
“I don't like to compare players or talk about having to carry the weight of the team.”
“I am a follower of the Spain team. I think I did things correct, with the greatest honesty, always under the premise that I would say yes to Real Madrid.”
“You have to give every opponent the importance they deserve.”
“If you're looking for a sunken man, don't look at me.”
“In any national team, the young players who have quality and the right mentality will stand out. And that's how it should be.”
“Us coaches love to have as many players available as possible.”
“Nobody has to carry the weight of the squad. They have to be part of the team and give their best for the team.”
“Cristiano is one of the best players of all-time - there's no doubt about it.”