James Rodriguez Quotes

James Rodriguez

Profession : Athlete

Birth : July 12, 1991

To be alongside great stars is something really special. I hope I can get better, bit by bit.

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I feel more comfortable where I play for Colombia because I like to be closer to the goal; that works better for me. I can score and pass from there. But as a player, I have to be prepared to play in any position.

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It's true I play a little deeper for Real Madrid. I can push a little further forward for Colombia.

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I've said in the past that I'd like to play in Spain one day, because it is a league that is good technically and where you get a lot of touches on the ball, which is my style.

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In a big club, you always want to win titles.

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If you want to learn and to become somebody, you must sacrifice some things.

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I think I am someone who is happy playing football. It is just that. Whenever I go onto the pitch, I always try and be happy. That is the big motivation that I have always had. Nothing else.

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In football, there is always friction, collisions, contact. But I am used to that.

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When you get kicked, you must know that the response is to play better. That is the way I have always thought. That is an extra motivation for me to play better.

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It was always my dream to play for Real Madrid, and I'm going to go on living it because I'm staying.

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When you play and have the support of everyone, it makes a difference.

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I would love to play in Spain. It would be a dream to play there, as we are talking about the best league in the world.

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I prefer Real Madrid to Barcelona.

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Bayern are like Real Madrid - a club at the highest level. They always want to win titles and are used to always having to win. Without question, Bayern is a top club.

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Bayern is an amazing club - I can imagine playing here for many years.

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Playing for Real Madrid is my life's dream. It'd be a privilege to play alongside so many stars. If it happened, I'd enjoy it to the max.

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It's really flattering to know that a club of Real Madrid's stature is interested in me.

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I have a great deal of respect for other clubs and admire the good football they play, but ultimately, Real Madrid are Real Madrid.

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I've liked Real Madrid since the days when Zidane, the Brazilian Ronaldo, Roberto Carlos, and Fernando Hierro were around. I've been following them religiously since then.

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I believe all the fans want to see nice football, and when things do not go for you, they have the right to whistle.

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