“I didn't have the chance to play at West Ham, but in football, you alw...” — Javier Mascherano Quote

“I didn't have the chance to play at West Ham, but in football, you always have a chance. When I went to Liverpool, I had the chance to show my quality.”

“In my position, I've always admired Claude Makelele. I grew up watching him play. I was able to play against him in the final stages of his career. I have always liked his way of playing football, and given my position and style, he's been a mirror to compare myself against.”

“Throughout all my career, I have been an honest person, responsible, and respectful of my team-mates and the clubs that I have played for and the countries I have lived in.”

“It was the case that I wanted to go. Not because I don't like West Ham, but because I need to have minutes on the pitch.”

“I was walking along somewhere in the Maldives and there were West Ham fans there. It's crazy.”

“At West Ham there were a couple of French players and they helped me get used to the team and the club.”