Gabriel Batistuta Quotes
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Messi, even if technically is same or more, he doesn't have more charisma than Maradona had.
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If I ever leave Fiorentina, I would very much like to go to Manchester United because out of the three best teams in Europe - United, Lazio, and Barcelona - Manchester, in my opinion, is the best.
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I want to beat England because I want to win every game I play.
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When I was playing football I never enjoyed it that much, I was never happy. If I scored two goals, I wanted a third, I always wanted more. Now it's all over I can look back with satisfaction, but I never felt that way when I was playing.
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During my career I did not stop to think what it meant to me, but now that I'm at home and watch videos, and watch my goals I become happy because of what I did.
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I've always given everything for every team I've played for so that the ordinary fans, the people in the stadium, could identify with me. I owe a lot to the fans of Roma, Fiorentina and Argentina. They were the reason I played, my inspiration. I always worked hard to improve my game, to prove to myself that I could be one of the best for as long as possible. To be honest, I couldn’t care less what the others think.
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My problem is that I have no cartilage or tendons. My 86 kilos are supported by bones alone. That's what generated the pain.
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I received many offers - namely from Real Madrid, Manchester United, and Milan - but I preferred the tranquillity of playing for Fiorentina.
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If I had gone to Madrid, I would have scored more than 200 goals, but I knew I would have got bored.
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I never enjoyed being the star-man because as soon as you become the focal point of the team, you assume an extra burden of responsibility.
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I left football, and overnight, I couldn't walk. I wet the bed even though the bathroom was only three meters away. It was 4 A.M., and I knew if I stood, my ankle would kill me.
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I will end my career with Roma.
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I am preparing myself to leave football. I have always thought that once you get past 30, it is time to reflect on when you should go, and that is what I have done.
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I have no intention of coaching Boca Juniors, and no-one from the club has approached me to do so.
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I saw a big challenge in Qatar and that was the main reason behind opting for this offer. I would like to give my best and score as many goals as possible for my new team.
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Although I have never won a major trophy, I consider myself a winner because I helped Fiorentina to compete with the big boys.
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In my heart, it is possible that I would like to have an experience in England. I will wait for the right moment. I would like to give my utmost for the Florentines and then leave.
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In Argentina, everyone knows Manchester United, but the only ones who've heard of Fiorentina are people who follow me.
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I came to Roma because the president here and the coach have a great will to win, and that's what I have, too.
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I like Higuain very much, but unfortunately, he isn't contributing the way he does in Europe. He's playing very well for Juve and is in the running for a lot of trophies, but if he needs a rest, then why not give Icardi a chance?
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I want to win the Italian league. That's why I said no to Manchester United.
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The number 9 has to be the one who scores the goals.
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I will certainly continue in football in a different role. I will continue with my contractual, publicity and managerial commitments and finish my studies for coaching.