Football is not as easy as it looks from the television gantry. Javier Mascherano More Quotes by Javier Mascherano More Quotes From Javier Mascherano It's not easy, being the best at what he does but still having the humility and desire to be close to those around him. In private, Messi is a great leader, a great captain. Usually the best in any area see things differently but in this case Leo is still an ordinary person and that makes our relationship work. He's the leader of ARG, he has helped us to reach two finals in one year. I have great respect for Messi the person and player. Javier Mascherano humility player years Although he may not be human, it’s good that Messi still thinks he is. Javier Mascherano messi may thinking I have no problem living in Liverpool, but I think my wife and daughters deserve to enjoy every day to the full and live their lives - but they have to be at home all day. My wife doesn't speak a word of English, so she depends 100% on me. I live here with them. That's my world, that's my life. Javier Mascherano daughter home thinking I was disappointed not to be able to sign [for Barcelona] last season. When the best club in the world calls you, then it is something that you want to happen. I have signed for the only club who really wanted me. In no moment did I ever think that Inter was a possibility. Rafa valued me and perhaps that is why people started saying that I could go there but this is the only club that pushed to sign me. Javier Mascherano people world thinking Even just a little bit of praise can weaken you. Javier Mascherano little just you praise Being the Barca coach is different to being the coach at another club because you have to adapt to the philosophy of the club. At other clubs, maybe you have the freedom to adapt the team to your way of thinking. Here, that's not the case. Javier Mascherano you freedom team thinking I lived three unforgettable years with Liverpool. I will always be grateful for everything to the club and, especially, the fans. From day one, they behaved impeccably and were amazing. Javier Mascherano amazing will day grateful I have always tried to live football from a survivalist perspective. Javier Mascherano live always perspective football Playing in England was a fantastic experience. In Liverpool, I felt at home and really, thoroughly enjoyed it. Javier Mascherano playing liverpool experience home The kudos and hierarchy of playing in the Premier League for a footballer is huge. Javier Mascherano playing footballer hierarchy league This is football: one day you win, one day you lose, and there's a very fine line between them. Javier Mascherano day win you football Great players are very good technically, but they also have a huge amount of character because, without it, you will never get to see that great technique because it vanishes under pressure. Javier Mascherano great good you character I have had so many team-mates who have been technically better than me. Javier Mascherano than better who me Honestly, after five, six months, I thought it was unlikely I'd be here long: my characteristics seemed to go against everything Barcelona stood for. Javier Mascherano everything thought go long I like talking about football. Javier Mascherano about like talking football Playing at coach is very easy; actually doing it is another thing. Put yourself in the coach's position, and you'll see how complex everything is. Javier Mascherano yourself doing you easy One day I won't play for Barcelona. I'll go and play somewhere else, and I'm sure I'll do so as a central midfielder. That's what I'll try to do because it's the position I like. Javier Mascherano day try go one-day Liverpool is a club where you need to be there to enjoy it. It's not worth owning Liverpool if you are going to always be 20,000 miles away. Javier Mascherano worth need you enjoy I've always been a very passionate football supporter, and I used to watch the Champions League. Javier Mascherano champions always passionate football In my position, I've always admired Claude Makelele. I grew up watching him play. I was able to play against him in the final stages of his career. I have always liked his way of playing football, and given my position and style, he's been a mirror to compare myself against. Javier Mascherano mirror myself style football
