Joao Moutinho Quotes

I have always said that one day I would like to play in the Premier League.

I like playing more than training so I try to be fit to play.

You have to be able to analyse things well. Before I receive a pass, I always look to see what options I have.

What I keep trying in my mind is to work hard in the week to be better for the game.

I think that Cristiano is a very complete player in all aspects, Messi is too but these two players, they differ from another. I would prefer Ronaldo.

I want to play for a team that plays every competition to win.

Porto is a club which offers maximum stability to help me show my best level.

I do what I need to do to stay fit. I train well. I eat well. I drink water and hydration drinks.

I like to have the ball and control the game.

I do not like to talk about luck.

If I’m on the field I will give my best to help the team.

I defend like a man who likes to work too because I know that football is not just about what you do on the ball.

I try to be happy and to give a smile.

I joke every day, pranks, sometimes.

Some things are ridiculous and just as us players and coaches need to improve, so does VAR.

I don’t like to lose, no matter what I am playing. Football, tennis, head tennis, no matter what. If I am playing something, I am playing to win.

My ultimate ambition is to win the Premier League.

If I am not playing to win, I don’t want to play.

The Premier League is the best in the world. It is fascinating because of all the teams, the atmosphere and stadiums. The football is of course a little more aggressive, there is more contact but I like this.

Ronaldo is a leader. A complete player. Good in the air, good with his feet.

I like to talk to my team-mates. Communication is key.

What’s important is to find a good balance between the team, the objectives and the financial aspect.

When I have the ball I try to see as much of the pitch as possible, and movement off the ball helps you see where to play the pass.

We never give up until the ref’s final whistle, we never give up we try to score one more to win the game – that’s what we do.

If I score, the better. But if everyone could choose, they would choose to win and not to score.

It’s always good to help the team achieve their goals.