I know how important that money would have been for the club and for that reason, I want to thank them for their effort in order to keep me at Atletico. The truth is that I'm very happy they didn't negotiate. |
I think it is impossible for any Spaniard to imagine a World Cup without Spain. The reality is that we are not leading the group but there's no use looking back on what might have been. If things don't go our way we should still be in the playoffs but I'm convinced we've still got a chance of finishing in first place. Let's see what happens. |
If things don't go our way we should be in the playoffs but I'm convinced we've still got a chance of finishing in first place. |
It has turned out well. You can't ask for more, |
It is impossible for any Spaniard to imagine a World Cup without Spain, |
Let's hope what we've done this week helps us to get something positive in our next games. |
Newcastle's offer came at the last minute when the Primera Liga had already started, |
The players really like the idea of having a permanent home where the team can feel comfortable, get more support from the fans and where our opponents will feel uncomfortable, |
They say you win some and you lose some with the referees. Recently they have been against us but for once they were on our side. It was hard work out there and it probably wasn't our best performance but we were patient and it is the result that counts. |
Valencia, Seville or Madrid would make an ideal home for the team. |
We have a clear reference point which is the game we played in Guimaraes and that finished 3-0. We have to play like we did that day. |
We're doing well because everyone is working hard. We hope the run will continue on Saturday, although we need to keep our feet on the ground because this season we have been close to the relegation zone. |
We're hoping that with the right blend of battle-hardened veterans and the freshness and verve of youth, we can become a very compact side and one that is very difficult to beat. |