The Hoops Little Book of Football: Quotes from players age 8 and 9 playing grassroots football to raise funds

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It seems that soccer tournaments create those relationships: people gathered together in pubs and living rooms, a whole country suddenly caring about the same event. A World Cup is the sort of common project that otherwise barely exists in modern societies.” The following inspirational soccer quotes are not just for those hoping to rise above their parents’ station but rather for everybody. That’s the great thing about quotes. Anybody can use them, and, more often than not, their message can apply to any number of situations. The Importance of Football Quotes

Football is an art, like dancing is an art - but only when it's well done does it become an art." - Arsene Wenger, former manager of Arsenal, reported by The Independent . Football is more than just a game. It can bring hope and joy to people's lives." - Didier Drogba , reported by CNN .

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Football is a universal language. It brings people together, irrespective of their nationalities, cultures or beliefs." - George Weah, reported by Al Jazeera. The Referee should encourage fair play, fun, respect for others, development of skills and team work, understanding of the Laws of the Game. The Laws of the Game should be a guide for the Referee in Mini-Soccer, with the spirit of the laws being more important than the letter of the law. To be successful, a man must exert an effective influence upon his brothers and upon his associates, and the degree in which he accomplishes this depends on the personality of the man. The incandescence of which he is capable. The flame of fire that burns inside of him. The magnetism which draws the heart of other men to him.” Leadership is a matter of having people look at you and gain confidence. If you’re in control, they’re in control.” –Tom Landry

Remember, once you set a goal, it’s all about how hard you’re willing to work, how much you’re willing to sacrifice and how badly you truly want it.” – J.J. Watt

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For a team to accomplish their goal, everybody’s got to give up a little bit of their individuality.” This won’t be good enough. It wasn’t good enough today. It won’t be good enough against anybody else, either.” Football is a game of mistakes. Whoever makes the fewest mistakes wins." - Johan Cruyff, reported by Goal . Aggression is what I do. I go to war. You don’t contest football matches in a reasonable state of mind."- Roy Keane, reported by UnitedReds.

I never thought about the records I was breaking, I just wanted to score goals and help my team win." - Romario, reported by ESPN . Mental toughness is many things and rather difficult to explain. Its qualities are sacrifice and self-denial. Also, most importantly, it is combined with a perfectly disciplined will that refuses to give in. It’s a state of mind – you could call it character in action.” There is a line of thought that says motivational soccer quotes need to be short and snappy things. Words that give an espresso-like burst of motivation for the mind.

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Motivational quotes talk about dedication and the single-mindedness needed for true success. They instill into the subconscious mind the concept that nothing is free and that blood, sweat, and tears are required before you can truly reap the rewards. Coaches/Managers must always promote the appropriate Code of Conduct and positive aspects of the sport (e.g. fair play) to players, parents and spectators alike. Never condone violations of the Laws of the Game, behaviour contrary to the spirit of the Laws of the Game or relevant rules and regulations or the use of the prohibited substances or techniques