Top 50 Pepe Quotes

There is no point changing coach halfway through the year.

I look after myself a lot to be at the top of my game for as long as possible.

There’s no need to undervalue anybody and even less Iker, who is a symbol here in Madrid. We have to respect everything he’s done.

I have two Portuguese league titles behind me, and although the Spanish league is different I am going to do my best.

We center backs had to cover a lot of ground, and we had to be very physical with the opposing strikers.

Everyone’s opinions have to be respected. The coach has his, we have ours, the media have theirs.

I am a man who always likes to win and to defend the shirt of Real Madrid till the very end.

My two daughters were born in Madrid, I won three Champions Leagues and three La Liga titles as well.

Pele and Maradona won games but they had the help of their team-mates.

We always try to win, but it isn’t possible all the time.

If there is a magic stadium in Europe, then it is the Bernabeu.

We have always felt the support of the Portuguese people. We are a small country, but with many qualities.

As I always say, the fundamental thing in football is to defend as well as attack. And to attack well means that the forwards must first help to defend. That’s where the work begins.

Three goals in 90 minutes is possible, there is no doubt about it.

The Besiktas fans are very passionate. When you go out onto the pitch the noise coming from the stands always hits you.

I always want to give my utmost to try and bring happiness to the supporters.

The people can say what they want, but fact remains that Neymar has been booked more often than me.

We’re professionals, we have to deal with criticism. We get talked about a lot but we have to focus on doing our job well.

In Turkey people really love sport, they only think about football.

Many, many people sent me messages on social media. I couldn’t not go. I couldn’t turn my back on all this affection that the people had given me. I said I have to go to Besiktas. It’s impossible not to go to Besiktas!

Every minute I spend near Ancelotti I am breathing in football. He likes to really be immersed in football. As a former player and as a coach who knows our needs, it is a privilege to work with him and share time with him because he teaches us a lot.

The supporters are always right, but we need our supporters behind us.

I do not like to lose, which is why I try my hardest when I play.

Zidane has been a player and knows what the players want and think.

Perhaps Real Madrid fans won’t like me saying this but they say Real Madrid fans transmit enthusiasm but I don’t think they do. That’s not the reality.

We need to remain true to our style of play and do everything the coach tells us to do.

We need to work with great humility.

If I wasn’t a footballer, I definitely would have been a chauffer because that is my father’s profession and he’s a person I aspire to and admire. I wanted to follow in his footsteps as a man.

At Madrid we are like one big family. We’re all united because we know we have to be, otherwise we’re going nowhere.

I’m a person who fought for what I have.

Following Real Madrid, I support Porto.

I’ll always say it was football that gave me everything in life – lots of friends, the chance to make my dreams come true.

Football is a collective sport.

Juventus are one of Europe’s and Italy’s big teams.

If the fans are happy with me it is due to how I perform on the pitch.

Cristiano is just one more player who is always motivated.

Every team dreams of playing the Champions League final – Porto just as much as Real Madrid.

Carlos Tevez is a quality player. He fights for every loose ball. He loves retrieving it. He’s a fighter on the pitch.

I think I get a raw deal from referees. But as a professional footballer I have to accept it, and that’s what I do.

I love playing for Mourinho. He is honest and sticks to his guns.

I am very clear, the people close to me know how I am.

When I do play I try to be the best to help my teammates.

I love Real Madrid and their fans.

I think my style of play would be appreciated in England, but as Spanish football is more technical, rather than box-to-box like in English football, my physical style is highlighted much more.

One of the values of a human being is to be honest and admit at times knowing when to apologize.

I’ve played against Griezmann several times in Spain. He’s not very tall but he’s very adept at figuring out where the ball will be.

Cristiano is the best player in the world.

Benitez is a very good professional.

I’m always available to help Madrid.

What Zidane has done with Real Madrid is spectacular, but there are things I don’t understand.