Giorgio Chiellini Quotes.
A footballer isn’t a devil or a saint.
When you meet someone who gives you good advice for your own, you must have the humility to listen.
I watched the Juventus of Ciro Ferrara and Paolo Montero, even going back to Claudio Gentile and Gaetano Scirea.
On Bergessio, in 2013, I made a reckless tackle and I was so sorry. I told him I was sorry a thousand times but I couldn’t give him back the piece that I broke.
Suarez? I bear no grudges.
Everyone is free to say what they want.
The more you win, the less people like you.
Ibra is the best. He has always made a difference wherever he has gone.
I was never the best in my age group. I was like the Ugly Duckling because I am not beautiful to see but I always improved. That is my best skill.
When Juventus lose, everyone celebrates because they hope the title race will be open again.
I believe the most important thing for the defender is to take the ball away from the opposing team, no matter what, and not to allow any space or give any occasions for opponents to score goals.
Football has evolved, you can’t compare with the past.
As professional footballers, we are in a fortunate position compared to much of society. I think it’s important we keep this in mind and try to support those less lucky than us where we can.
Juventus is growing, year after year, and we need a champion like Cristiano.
If you want to go all the way in the Champions League, you’re always going to face Barcelona, Real and Bayern Munich in rotation.
If you want to reach the Champions League final, you have to play the big teams like Real Madrid.
I don’t think my determination has ever put me into trouble because of this, in fact, I think it is one of my main strengths and makes me the player that I am – without it I wouldn’t be the same.
We don’t want to make the same mistakes twice, though I tend to take the positives from past experiences, even unhappy ones.
While we play for the club we are focused on usual routine, but when we are with the national team and the new kit is unveiled we feel closer to the World Cup.
Weaknesses are part of human nature. What matters are the consequences they can have on a squad.
Andrea Pirlo is football, he is a fantastic and sensational footballer.
It’s not easy to change the way you play when you are 30.
There is a lot of respect for Real Madrid, but it doesn’t mean we can’t beat them.
When you speak about Real Madrid, you talk about a lot of money – almost infinite funds – something very unique in the world.
Have I ever hated anyone? Higuain – but he surprised me after getting to know him. No. 9s are selfish, they do a different job, but he has a generous, playful side. He’s a demanding guy because you have to be pamper him, motivate him. He needs affection to feed the incredible potential he has.
We want to keep developing, keep getting better and keep winning.
Gigi is a leader during the big moments in any season, on the pitch and off it. Everyone, whether they’re a team-mate or an opponent, says he makes the difficult things look easy.
Juventus fans know a lot about him, but in Italy we love Mourinho for his success.
I think that Mbappe is better than Neymar because he’s more consistent.
I go hunting for my opponents high up the field, and I put stock in physical one-on-ones and winning individual duels.
Only a fool would think the league was already won after just ten games.
Our role, to be an idol, is very important. Kids follow everything we say and we do.
When you face Spain it’s not a normal friendly.
I respect Koulibaly a lot and we got to talk to each other, to understand what kind of person he is.
Sergio Ramos is the best defender in the world, but it’s not just me saying this.
Unease is the wrong word to describe our wealth. I make my sacrifices and never think I am not allowed to earn so much. But I know I am lucky and I must use my platform to help those who need support.
How do you mark Ronaldo? You try not to leave him alone and don’t let him shoot on his right foot. As for Messi… you just make the sign of the cross!
Unfortunately, I didn’t get to know Paolo Montero that well. He was someone else who lived like a king at night.
We want to win because we are hungry for success.
Juve are my side. I think and I hope to close my career here.
Cristiano was an example for everyone, with his dedication to work.
By joining Common Goal, I hope I can encourage the younger generation of players to think about social responsibility in their lives.
Knowing your opponent is fundamental. Because then you can know their characteristics better.
Juventus versus Milan is always a classic.
Tevez is an absolutely world-class player. But what surprised me more than anything is the way he sacrifices himself to help the team. He works like a mule!
Messi, Ronaldo, Neymar – Kane has been on that level. He is one of those players that is irreplaceable and I am sure that Tottenham will be doing all they can to make sure he stays.
To get past a rival you have to be smart.
I do not know if we play the most beautiful or attractive football, but we certainly play more intelligently, more functionally and more precisely than anyone else.
We Italians are always criticising ourselves.
Choosing a system is no longer enough, coaches have to be psychologists and motivational leaders too.
When I was young, we used to do drills to get a feel for the man you were marking.
I have crossed Suarez on the field and it was a pleasure. He is a great forward and that always means a challenge. I would like to swap my shirt with him.
I would like to have a managerial career as a director.
The truth is, I admire his mischief, because if Suarez were to lose that, he would become an average player.
In the face of a big offer, no player is not for sale.
It is nice to pick a squad or train players for 30 minutes, but I do not like the life of a coach.
Balotelli is a negative person with no respect for the team.
I was not born with many technical skills. I had to improve and work.
Felipe Anderson’s got a good engine, pace, skill, passing ability and a decent shot on him.
As a team-mate, the one who taught me the most was undoubtedly Fabio Cannavaro.
When I don’t feel that I’m good enough, I put myself in a corner.
Juventus’ supporters called for Conte, however this is not the reason why the club signed him. I can explain it better: fans are obviously very important, but thinking that Juventus managers follow their moods would be wrong.
I like English football so much – it is very strong.
As an opponent, the fiercest bouts were always against Zlatan Ibrahimovic, a fantastic player.
The defensive phase is about the team, so it’s about balance.
Thinking of stopping Kane one-on-one, just me, is not going to happen.
Going up against a great champion like Cavani, giving each other hell for 90 minutes, then being able to walk off as opponents who respect one another is the beauty of sport.
At the end of the day it’s better to be an unpleasant winner than a nice loser.
Who’s destined to be the next world star and collector of Ballon d’Or when Cristiano and Messi stop playing? It’s the Frenchman Kylian Mbappe, a truly unique player!
I don’t know if I can change things but I just want to put smiles on the faces of the children. I cannot put into words how it makes me feel.
Experience helps you read certain situations better and make less mistakes in terms of behavior.
Mario Balotelli is undoubtedly the greatest talent of Italian football.
Us players are supposed to dish it out for 90 minutes.
In order to improve our side, we need players who can make the difference.
I always say that Juventus should be judged in March and you can see why. We have found a system that gets the best out of the quality we have in the squad and ticks all the boxes.
That has always been my character – on the pitch I have a strong temperament, but off the pitch I’m more serene, reflective. I manage to separate out those two things.
In a Champions League final you have to do your basics well but also be able to go above and beyond.
I have always liked to play against the great ones.
