The TOP 11 football quotes

Football quotes for in-between moments – our top 11

Bored on the train, in the waiting room, or at the office? Then we have just the thing for you: the most entertaining football quotes of the last few decades. Because footballers aren't just known for goals and thrilling matches, but also for legendary statements that are often unintentionally funny.

Respect for the players

Before we begin, a quick note: Many of these quotes were uttered in adrenaline-fueled situations – after grueling matches or heated press conferences. It's all the more remarkable, then, that these statements have achieved cult status.

Our top 11 football quotes

11th place: Lukas Podolski
"Football is like chess, only without dice."

10th place: Gerald Asamoah
"I get the ball like that, and that's always my problem."

9th place: Uli Hoeneß
"I don't think we would have lost the game if it had ended 1-1."

8th place: Andreas Möller
"Milan or Madrid – the main thing is Italy!"

7th place: Karl-Heinz Körbel
"The biggest mistake we could make now would be to blame the coach."

6th place: Paul Breitner
"Then came the penalty shootout. We were all scared stiff, but for me it went very smoothly."

5th place: Horst Hrubesch
"I'll just say one word: Thank you very much!"

4th place: Mario Basler
"If the ball goes past the goalkeeper, it's usually a goal."

Third place: Franz Beckenbauer
"Well, there's only one possibility: victory, a draw, or defeat!"

Second place: Berti Vogts
"Hate doesn't belong in the stadium. People should express their emotions at home in their living rooms with their wives."

First place: Toni Polster
"I am an optimist. Even my blood type is positive."

Conclusion

Whether on the pitch, in interviews, or at press conferences – football delivers not only excitement but also unforgettable quotes. A smile makes the time pass more easily – almost like a relaxing morning shave. And that's best achieved with a high-quality men's wet razor, sharp blades, and a nourishing shaving cream from a men's grooming starter kit.