Yaya Toure quotes

Yaya Toure is an Ivorian professional footballer, widely recognized for his dynamic midfield play. Considered one of Africa’s greatest players, he starred for clubs such as FC Barcelona and Manchester City. He has inspired many with his skill, leadership, and contributions to club and country. Here are 5 of his quotes:

I just had a normal African childhood; we played football a lot, but it was always in the street and always without shoes. Boots were very expensive, and when there are seven in your family, and you say you want to buy a pair, your father wants to kill you. (Yaya Toure)
When we play at the World Cup, any African will back any African team. Because we want to hear the different approach to African football. We want to hear that Africans can do well, and Africans do well. View quote
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English football is so physical and fast that when you see a space, you have to go into it with all your speed. View quote
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To be honest, proper recognition has only come from the fans. I don't want to be hard, and I don't want to be negative, but I want to be honest. View quote
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I am very proud to be African. I want to defend African people, and I want to show to the world that African players can be as good as the Europeans and South Americans. View quote
Yaya Toure

Yaya Toure

Yaya Toure - Image
Photo: Puma, CC BY 3.0
Occupation: Athlete
Born: May 13, 1983
Quotes count: 5