Marcel Desailly Quotations

Football gives the African people hope, a true motivation for their life.

I love Koscielny, I’ve seen him a lot. He has good leg speed, which reminds me of Lilian [Thuram]. The last time we spoke I told him to work hard and he’ll become one of the best defenders in the world. He’s at the standard of a Vidic or Pique. I mean that sincerely.

This is the sort of situation I enjoy: a game in the San Siro, a huge crowd and a night for big men. Remember, only victory is beautiful.

One is never 100 per cent motivated. In winter, when it's raining and you have to go and play a small team in the north, I won't reveal what passes through your mind when you're getting out of the bus.

He is very physical, holds the ball up well. He can trouble teams with his heading, especially on the second ball. We have to be wary of him.

It was this year or never. Even if I am mistaken I don't think Lyon will win the Champions League. That elimination in those conditions will pull the rug from under their feet.

He lost consciousness for 2 seconds, like he fell into a black hole. His eyes were wide open, but he had no idea where he was.

Like the vast majority of French, I am shocked. I just hope that the French come to their senses and vote against him.

Yes, I know. But I'm not the boss. The coach (Jacques Santini) is master of the ship. It's up to him to say.

King will have a lot of experience around him, Sol campbell, (David) Beckham, even Michael Owen will be able to help, ... They have for sure to tell him this will be a tough game from start to finish, and the first that makes the mistake will lose the game.