I have a lot of respect for the British people and the passion which they have for football, the full stadiums. Ivan Rakitic Read Quote
Every player is different, but I try to treat everyone the same. On a day-to-day basis, I come across other footballers and club staff, and I try to treat all the same, from the security guard to Lionel Messi. Ivan Rakitic Read Quote
Friends sometimes ask me, ‘When you get the ball what are you thinking?’ But you do not have time to think. You have to do it. It’s not instinct; that’s not the right word, but it’s how you feel in this moment. You sense it. It’s trained, but it’s trained inside you. It makes you faster in the moment. Ivan Rakitic Read Quote
I can talk 10 hours about football. From the moment I leave home, I talk about football. Ivan Rakitic Read Quote
Changing from Sevilla to Barca is huge in every sense, and it’s not easy, but having a private life so full of love helps. I get strength from my two girls. And my philosophy is enjoy it. Ivan Rakitic Read Quote
I love football. A lot. It’s never a moment to say that I’m bored. There is a lot of repetition in football, in training and travel, but I still love it. Ivan Rakitic Read Quote
I think this is the special character of the people from Seville. They have a really open spirit and receive everyone like family. Ivan Rakitic Read Quote