"I don't know why. Maybe some people don't like me. Maybe I'm too good." -Cristiano Ronaldo (Manchester United)
Viva Ronaldo Viva Ronaldo Running down the wing Hear United sing Viva Ronaldo
"I don't like it when people say, 'You are the new Patrick'. No I'm not. I'm Cesc Fabregas. I am different." -Francesc Fabregas (Spain)
"I think it is impossible for any Spaniard to imagine a World Cup without Spain. The reality is that we are not leading the group but there's no use looking back on what might have been. If things don't go our way we should still be in the playoffs but I'm convinced we've still got a chance of finishing in first place. Let's see what happens." -Fernando Torres (Spain)
"I'm so proud the fans still sing my name but I fear tomorrow they will stop, I fear it because I love it. And everything you love, you fear you will lose." -Eric Cantona