Mats Hummels

“I feel we could be doing more to connect the increasing revenues in football to some kind of deeper purpose. This is what struck me about Common Goal. Through the one percent pledge, we are building a bridge between football and social impact around the world.”

“You often got the feeling that teams had already given up before the game against Bayern had started.”

“I don't know anyone who is more self-critical than me.”

“I cheer for Klopp.”

“I'm definitely a fan of giving a German-speaking team a German-speaking coach.”

“I know how strong Klopp's teams are.”

“I don't really notice the loss of one kilogram when I run, but I do when it's more than one.”

“You can only become world champions if you work as a team.”

“At the German FA, they don't like criticism.”

“I realize in every year I don't win a title, I'm closer to retiring.”

“There will always be players injured or suspended.”

“Sometimes you can get into a fight but you know everything the next day will be okay.”

“In Germany, too many clubs are too scared of Bayern, both on and off the pitch.”

“I have always said that the BVB style is exactly how I want to play football.”

“After Euro 2012, I had very little holiday and almost no desire to play football. I was slipping into depression, from all the travelling.”

“I am not really known as a globetrotter.”

“Not everyone can win the European Championship.”

“It is always easier to accept defeat when you were the weaker team.”

“At the end of the day, everyone is repsonsible for their own contracts. Nobody forced us to sign them.”

“I have always addressed any mistakes I have made and will keep doing so. It's nothing I duck away from.”