Roberto Mancini

“Living in England is fascinating: I discover a new world every day.”

“Villarreal is a difficult place to go, and if you want to win there, you have to play very hard and very well.”

“I like to work on the pitch, and only in this way can you beat important teams. If you don't believe in yourself and your job, it's difficult.”

“You don't lose matches because the president lives elsewhere.”

“I played for Bologna in Serie A when I was 16, and those experiences made me this person. Just as importantly, I never played for a big club. My teams were normal, ordinary, but through hard work, we became successful.”

“I always win. I think, one season with Lazio, we didn't win anything, but our premier target was to take the Champions League place, and we got into the Champions League.”

“Trequartista is an important position in the team.”

“For me, David Silva is a fantastic player because his technique is incredible, and he understands when the right time to pass the ball is.”

“When I played, I always wanted to attack. This is my philosophy.”

“You are there to score goals, and doing so shows respect for your opponent, it demonstrates that you are taking him seriously.”

“You need two or three players who can do that - play behind the striker, on the right wing, the left wing... striker, maybe. If we have those, it's good for the team.”

“In every city where there are two teams, the rivalry is very intense. Rome, Milan, everywhere - it's very strong.”

“I have great respect for him. Sir Alex has won many trophies and is the most important manager in the world.”

“To lead your country is the crowning ambition for any coach.”

“I like the Bundesliga.”

“The national team can do so much for Italian football, as can even lads who no-one knows or who play in the lower Leagues.”

“Inter and their fans have always remained in my heart.”

“You are born with the talent; then you work with it. You develop the right mentality.”

“I do not think I will go to China. They called me, but I said no because, for me, the real place for football is in Europe.”

“In football, you can do well even without spending huge amounts.”