“It is an indication of Chelski's warped finances that even successive titles can be regarded as failure. Spend unprecedented sums and only unprecedented success can be commensurate. Chelski won't get the credit they think they deserve because of the money they've spent. There's £300m worth of difference between a victory and an achievement.” ThinkingDifferencesFootballVictoryAchievementDeserveCreditFinanceSoccerTitlesAnalysisIndicationUnprecedented Author:Pete Gill
“We have demonstrated that we are the best, I'm also happy because everyone seems to enjoy our football, whether or not they are Barca fans. All over the world, I've heard people saying that they have been enchanted by us. This type of football deserves to be rewarded with titles.” PeopleWorldHas BeensSeemsEnjoyHeardFansFootballTypeDeserveSoccerTitlesEnchantedBarca Author:Lionel Messi
“I think one of the great things about a football season is that you see teams play in all types of environments, and if you can't handle one of them, you probably don't deserve to win anyway.” IfsThinkingPlayWinningEnvironmentTeamFootballTypeDeserveSeasonsHandleGreat ThingsFootball Season Author:Bill Simmons
“When life is suddenly more serious more of the time, there is also more need for it to be fun at least some of the time. That's why my family will be at a college football game this weekend. We need it. And deserve it, too. Not like a New York fireman deserves it. Or a medic at the Pentagon. But enough.” NeedsEnoughLife IsGamesFunSportsNew YorkFootballCollegeSeriousDeserveMy FamilyHockeyWeekendPentagonFootball GameCollege FootballFiremanMedics Author:Thomas Boswell