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As we say in Portugal, they brought the bus and they left the bus in front of the goal.
"The world is so competitive, aggressive, consumive, selfish and during the time we spend here we must be all but that."
Doctorate Honoris Causa degree award (2009)
Young players are a little bit like melons. Only when you open and taste the melon are you 100% sure that the melon is good.
I prefer not to speak. If I speak, I am in big trouble. In big trouble. And I don't want to be in big trouble.
It will be the strongest Champions League ever. Every shark will be there.
"I was more influenced by Barças philosophy than by any other coach. They were four years of my life absolutely fundamental."
Doctorate Honoris Causa degree award (2009)
A brilliant reaction. I hate it when players just walk off. [Following Arjen Robben's sharp exit down the tunnel after being substituted against Aston Villa.]
A player from Man City showed half of his ass for two seconds and it was a big nightmare. But this is a real nightmare.[Comparing Petr Cech's nasty injury with Joey Barton's bottom-baring antics.]
I would say if all the names you wrote in the last few days are correct we would have a 50-player squad and I hate to work with big squads.
"I don't want to be, and it isn't part of my personality. I'm still going to be the same until I was today but with more responsibilities."
Doctorate Honoris Causa degree award (2009)
If they made a film of my life, I think they should get George Clooney to play me. He's a fantastic actor and my wife thinks he would be ideal.
Maybe the guy drank red wine or beer with breakfast instead of milk. [After a Sheffield United fan threw a bottle at Frank Lampard]
"We want to follow a dream, yes it's true, but it's one thing to follow a dream and another to follow an obsession...A dream is more pure than obsession. A dream is about pride."
Doctorate Honoris Causa degree award (2009)
When I saw Rijkaard entering the referee's dressing room I couldn't believe it. When Drogba was sent off I didn't get surprised.
My wife is in Portugal with the dog. The dog is with my wife so the city of London is safe, the big threat is away. [After his Yorkshire Terrier had issues with customs.]
Look at my haircut. I am ready for the war.
During the afternoon it rained only in this stadium - our kitman saw it. There must be a micro-climate here. The pitch was like a swimming pool. **