“Football's become more physical. I would have liked to have been born ...” — Thiago Alcantara Quote

“Football's become more physical. I would have liked to have been born 10 or 20 years earlier to enjoy football with the same commitment and desire but without the toughness it has now.”

“We have to play football and not talk. We don't talk about politics, the personal opinions, and debates - you take them home. We only talk about football. That's what we are here for.”

“In Spain, everything's more tactical, more technical, with more possession. In Germany, it's more physical; it's about the runs you make, the counterattacks, and the German mentality is unique: whatever the score, you go to the 90th minute.”

“I should have put the emphasis on America a little earlier - toured there or done something. But I never did.”

“I like to keep things deceptively simple, but hard-hitting. You can reduce everything to the perfect, essential harmony. It's what used to be done with earlier music like Gregorian chants.”

“I've been playing in makeup and, like, wearing makeup since fifth grade - so the earlier you start, the more you know.”