Punctuality and showing respect in the workplace are the foundations of success. Success is meaningless without them. I’m always looking to pass these lessons on to younger players, because they are the secret of excelling and developing your game. Raul Read Quote
I’m fully aware that Qatar are striving to become one of the leading sporting nations and they have big plans for football. Winning the honour of hosting the 2022 World Cup is the best possible proof of their intentions. Raul Read Quote
From the time when I started out, the best players around then were Roberto Baggio and Ryan Giggs. Raul Read Quote
I believe it’s important to have a sporting director – someone to facilitate the communication between the club and the squad, and work on its planning. But not just at Madrid, at all teams. Raul Read Quote
I think Cristiano and Lionel Messi are two of the best players in the history of the game. Are they better than Pele or Diego Maradona? They are at the top, but I think it is difficult in football to say who is first or second or third. Raul Read Quote
Football has been my life and Real Madrid my home and together we have lived unique moments. Raul Read Quote
