Javier Zanetti Quotes

Javier Zanetti

Profession : Athlete

Birth : August 10, 1973

When I was promoted to the main squad at Talleres de Remedios de Escalada, I felt my dream had become reality.

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I've been lucky to be part of very good teams and to play with immense players.

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When I was young, as a fan of Independiente, my idol was Enrique Bochini. He was a playmaker and a total legend at the club. He never played for another club in his career. Maradona was a fan of Bochini too. So when I think that I have only played for Inter in Italy, I feel a little like Bochini. Only with far fewer assists!

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Even though I started out at right-back, I actually enjoy the contrast of playing both at full-back and in midfield. Both require physical attributes and a lot of energy.

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The important thing is to train well during the week so you perform well physically come matchday.

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I've managed to play most games every season for many seasons. That gives you confidence and stability.

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The thing about Champions League football is it can turn on an instant. You can have a very good, solid team over the course of the season, but the Champions League is more like the World Cup, where your fate can be decided in a second and you need a bit of luck too.

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In the past a lot of Italians emigrated to Argentina, and now us Argentinians, and in my case, us footballers, are returning to Italy. We always try to keep our identity.

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To arrive in a city like Milan as a young man was a huge challenge.

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A lot of things, experiences I had, helped me to grow up and mature, both in terms of my football career and my private life too.

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I can honestly say that there's nothing more beautiful for a sportsperson that to play for his or her country, regardless of the tournament or the location.

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Football always gives you a chance to set the record straight. Things go full circle and end up the way they should be.

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Inter are a huge club and so always obliged to win.

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Football has given me a lot and I have tried my best to give something back.

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I have always tried to be myself on the pitch and probably my biggest pleasure is when fans of other teams come to show me their respect.

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Milan are always a team to be respected.

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Inter have given me so much and I am very proud.

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The bond between Inter and I will last forever.

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We Argentines do not realise what Leo represents for the whole world.

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Messi is an ambassador of Argentina, and I am also proud of him as an Argentine.

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