The Players Tribune

Soccer

ALL STORIES

The image of Gazza falling to the ground with his arms out, the noise at Wembley and the crowd going wild — that’s what the national team is to me.

Jordan Henderson

Reflecting on my career with England so far, that free kick was an incredible moment and I actually have a framed picture in my house of me, Harry, Dele and Way

Eric Dier

It’s important that we bring pride back to our country. We know that’s what supporters have been waiting for as well.

Marcus Rashford

For me, Plan A was to become a professional footballer. And what was my Plan B? Make Plan A work.

Jonathan Tah

In an instant, you can make 50,000 people happy. I don’t know how to put the feeling that gives me into words.

Bobby Wood

For 85 days I put my heart and soul into Swansea City. I failed. But to get anywhere in life you must experience failure. I remain proud and strong.

Bob Bradley

You had to be a brave little girl if you wanted to play football in Italy.

Carolina Morace

One thing has never changed. And that’s the feeling of scoring a goal. No matter where I’m playing or how old I am, that’s the moment I’ve lived for for 20 year

Mario Gómez

You are smiling because football is fun. Why would you be serious? Your goal is to spread joy. Creativity over calculation.

Ronaldinho

When you heard the whistle coming from the street, that meant it was football time. Real football.

Kelechi Iheanacho

I wanted my own experience as a soccer player to elevate the pictures I took. Just like when I’m on the field, I wanted to be the best out there.

Ethan White

Even though it was against all odds for us to just be in the final, we’re still not satisfied.

Jordan Morris

When you walk onto the pitch at Old Trafford, it is not just a pitch, it is a stage.

Henrikh Mkhitaryan

Every time we play Mexico, I try to convince myself that it’s just like any other match. But it’s not.

Tim Howard

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Megan Rapinoe

If you beat Liverpool, it’s going to be the best day of the season. If you lose, it’s going to be the absolute worst.

Gary Neville

I am kneeling because I have to do something. Anything. We all do.

Megan Rapinoe

I wear my heart on my sleeve. Because that sleeve of that jersey, on this team for this country, is sacred to me.

Heather O’Reilly

Roma, per me, è il mondo. Questo Club e questa città sono stati la mia vita. Sempre.

Francesco Totti