“English clubs should not be pleased to go to places like Barcelona and...” — Paul Scholes Quote

“English clubs should not be pleased to go to places like Barcelona and get away without a thrashing. They should be able to compete. They have the resources.”

“'Elusive' is the word that immediately springs to mind when I think about Messi's style of play. You think you have an eye on him and then - blink - he has gone, only to reappear somewhere else in space, with the ball.”

“Messi is as famous as any footballer has ever been, and yet, when it comes down to it, we don't know much about him. I read that he is a family man and likes to walk his dogs, but beyond that, he's a mystery, really. I like that.”

“I never played in Spain. To play for Real Madrid or Barcelona would be great.”

“Not many players would turn down a chance to play for Real Madrid and Barcelona, as they're right at the top the tree in terms of football.”

“I do not envisage going to Barcelona.”