I always want to play at the highest level; that's the Champions League. Manuel Neuer More Quotes by Manuel Neuer More Quotes From Manuel Neuer It's obvious you always have to give everything in order to succeed. That's why playing at 80 per cent isn't enough - not against a 'normal' Bundesliga team. You always have to work hard. Manuel Neuer work-hardyouteamwork The coach put me in goal, and back then, we were playing on bone-hard ground: red ash; we even trained on black ash, which was worse. That's not easy for a goalkeeper. My mother was always taking out her sewing kit for the countless holes in my training pants. For a long time, I had to buy my own gear. Manuel Neuer meblackmothertime A keeper has to adjust his game to the team. If the team moves further up, he has to do the same. It's nothing I've invented. Manuel Neuer adjustnothinggameteam As a goalkeeper, I talk a lot to my fellow players on and off the pitch. Manuel Neuer goalkeeperplayersofftalk I am a sportsman, not a brand ambassador, besides being the first goalkeeper of Adidas. Manuel Neuer brandgoalkeeperi-ambeing Before important games, I don't change my preparation. Manuel Neuer preparationimportantchangegames Obviously, I couldn't imagine that my career would go so well. When I first started, I wanted to play out of goal. But there was no goalkeeper, and the coach put me in goal. Manuel Neuer goalkeepergomeplay I have a lot of respect for Messi and for everything that he has achieved. He is very humble. But it's crucial to show authority when we meet on the pitch and show him who's boss. Manuel Neuer meetbossrespecthumble For me, the Bundesliga is a great league. Manuel Neuer greatmeleague In Germany, the football association is the best. Manuel Neuer bestgermanyassociationfootball I want to win lots of titles. Manuel Neuer lotswintitleswant Many things are necessary if you want to win games. Manuel Neuer thingswinyouwant I am convinced by my style of play, so I take risks without much hesitation. Manuel Neuer i-amrisksstyleplay
