Steve McManaman Quotes

United Kingdom, Football Player
February 11, 1972

Steven McManaman is an English former footballer who played as a midfielder for Liverpool, Real Madrid and Manchester City. McManaman is the most decorated English footballer to have played for a club abroad, with the UEFA website stating that "of all England's footballing exports in the modern era, none was as successful as McManaman". He is currently a co-commentator on BT Sport's football coverage.

How we started the game and how we're going to finish the game, are just extraordinary. Polar opposites.

Steve McManaman
We all fancied Germany today, we didn't think it was going to be this easy.

Steve McManaman
- Think
- Easy
- Germany

I'm a racehorse fanatic rather than a football fanatic.

Steve McManaman
United need to start garnishing some points.

Steve McManaman
- Start
- United
- Points
Please, do not adjust your television set.

Steve McManaman
- Television
- Set
- Adjust
I hope the people in the United States are sitting, enjoying this game. Because, they will never see a World Cup semi-final like this. For the rest of their lives. I am shell-shocked!

Steve McManaman
- People
- Game
- World Cup
You know that wherever you go, not everyone will speak your language. But go and experience the local culture and try to pick up as much as you can. I certainly think going forward - away from football because football is just a small part of your life - you will grow as a person.

Steve McManaman
- Life
- Football
- Grow
I experienced the heat when I was playing for Madrid. If we went to places like Sevilla early on in the season it was unbearable. Usually you can feel it on pre-season tours in places like Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Jakarta. The humidity levels are unreal, but this is different, the first game of the World Cup.

Steve McManaman
- Playing
- Level
- World Cup