Greatest Raul Gonzalez quotes, a complete collection

Raul Gonzalez Blanco, widely known as Raul, is regarded as one of the greatest Spanish players of all time. The left-footed player was known for his technical skills, goalscoring, elegance, and performance. Nicknamed the Ferrari spent 16 years of his career at

, becoming the club's second all-time top goalscorer. The Spanish legend has the most appearances in the history of the Whites, with 741 appearances.

He helped the club win six La Liga titles, Supercopa de Espana on four occasions, three UEFA Champions League titles, 2002 UEFA Super Cup, and two Intercontinental Cups. Raul became the team's captain in 2003 and left the club in 2010. The legend went on to play for Schalke 04, Al Sadd, and New York Cosmos, retiring in 2015.

As a member of

's national side, he represented his country at three FIFA World Cups (1998, 2002, 2006) and two UEFA Euros (2000, 2004). In 1999, Raul was named the top international goalscorer by IFFHS. The Spanish forward won two Pichichi trophies in 1999 and 2001. So such world-class footballer words have a great impact on youngsters. In the following article, we will review the greatest

Raul Gonzalez quotes

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A complete collection of Raul Gonzalez greatest quotes

Time to take a look at the complete collection of

quotes, including his most famous Inspirational quotes.

Raul Gonzalez famous quotes on his life

The veteran was born on 27 June 1977 in Madrid, Spain. He was born to Pedro Gonzalez, his father (an electrician), and Maria Luisa Blanco, his mother. During his childhood, his family supports his dream. When he was 10, Raul began playing football, joining Alevin, the local side, and after that, he moved to

, which his father was its fan. So it is interesting to review

Raul Gonzalez famous quotes

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On his father

"My father was an electrician; we were a working-class family. He was with me all the way through the early days – he drove me to matches, he supported me. He was demanding, but he would always encourage me. Families are such an important source of support."

One of Raul Gonzalez quotes on his childhood

"I think I started playing football before I was born. My mother used to call me in to eat, and I wouldn't want to come in! We always had a football at home. Until I was 11, my football education was with friends on the street. If I didn't have friends to play with on any occasion, I'd kick a ball against the wall. The wall was my best friend. If I managed a good shot, the ball would come back to me, if it was a bad shot, I would have to go and fetch the ball."

On his aim

"I had a really clear aim – to be a footballer and have a career. And I feel privileged to have realised my dreams. I would encourage boys and girls to work hard and fight for their own dreams."

On learning from his mistakes

"I'm happy that I was eventually able to give joy and a better life to my parents – some children suffer disillusionment and frustration when playing football, because of what their parents might say to them. They become afraid of making mistakes – and the only way that you learn is to actually make those mistakes!"

Raul Gonzalez Motivational Quotes

He started his professional career with the Whites in the 1994–95 season. Raul made 741 appearances for the Whites, scoring 324 goals and providing 112 assists for his teammates. The legend achieved six La Liga titles, Supercopa de Espana on four occasions, three UEFA Champions League titles, 2002 UEFA Super Cup, and two Intercontinental Cups. Also, Raul won La Liga's Best Spanish Player five times. Ready to review some of

Raul Gonzalez motivational quotes

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"Playing soccer has been part of my life for so long and the decision to retire is not an easy one, but I believe it is the right time. I'm thankful to everyone who has supported me throughout my career, and I look forward to playing my final games with the New York Cosmos over the coming weeks."

"I've always tried to be a respectful person. I tried to live the values that I had learned at an early stage. I've certainly been passionate about what I do, but I try to respect others – football gave me that."

"Passion has driven me in life, because I didn't consider myself as the most talented player. Talent isn't everything… you really have to have the passion."

"It's very important nowadays that the youngsters are educated and taught in the right way. There are now loads of academies and places to play. I think that all of the academies and clubs, where children begin to play from a very young age – at six, seven or eight – have a big responsibility.”

"I had a really clear aim – to be a footballer and have a career. And I feel privileged to have realized my dreams. I would encourage boys and girls to work hard and fight for their own dreams."

"Not everything goes in football. I feel it's important to have very high ethical standards. There are beautiful ways of winning a match, and there are other ways, and these are not my ways. Respect is part of my being. You have to be connected with your own values… and I will always try to be connected with things that I think are good in football, and try to leave aside what is negative."

"I can contribute my experience - as I did with those were came into the first team during my playing days. When I first made the first team, it was players like Hierro, Chendo and Sanchís who took me under their arm and looked after me. I'd like to help the young lads who enter the club. We have to instil concepts like a strong work ethic and humility. We can help society because we are privileged and a lot of children look up to us."

Raul Gonzalez Inspirational Quotes

The Spanish legend began his Spain career at the youth level and played at the 1995 FIFA U-20 World Cup for his country, scoring three goals. He also was one of the vital members of the under-21 side, reaching the 1996 UEFA European Under-21 Championship's final. The legend represented Spain senior side at three FIFA World Cups (1998, 2002, 2006) and two UEFA Euros (2000, 2004).

Raul became the Spain captain in 2002 and retired from international football in 2006. The Ferrari made 102 appearances for Spain and scored 44 goals. This collection of

Raul Gonzalez inspirational quotes

will help you learn from his path to greatness.

"Children have to be taught to enjoy themselves and shown the values they'll need to play in a team: camaraderie, solidarity, selflessness and the confidence to go out and really be themselves. I think that football has a duty to educate these youngsters along the way. As a coach, you therefore have just as big a responsibility for the children's upbringing as their parents."

"It's very important nowadays that the youngsters are educated and taught in the right way. There are now loads of academies and places to play. I think that all of the academies and clubs, where children begin to play from a very young age – at six, seven or eight – have a big responsibility.”

"Leaving Real Madrid wasn't easy for me, and nor was it easy for the club, but by the time I had made my decision and it had happened, it was already summer. In Germany, the club knew three months in advance and they could prepare my farewell. Also, Germans are very organized."

"So it was more down to circumstances rather than a lack of affection from the club or bad feeling. It could have been better but it just turned out that way and time puts everything in its place. Three years later I was given a testimonial match in which I could experience the support of the fans. I hope that one day, those who have spent a long time at the club can be given a decent send-off. That's what the club wants to do."

"When I was 30, my dream was to retire at Real Madrid but, when the moment arrived, I felt that I needed to take another step; I needed other things. I'm sure that there will be more cases like Totti and Xavi... although nowadays, everyone is always in a hurry and there is very little patience."

"My dream is to be involved with Real Madrid for a long time. I don't know whether I will always be locked away in the back offices. I'd like to be a coach, but I still don't really feel an overriding urge to do it just yet. Now I'll be going back to Madrid, my natural habitat, where I can manage my life better. In a couple of years we'll see where the tides have taken me. The first step was returning home."

Best Raul Gonzalez Quotes

From quitting international football to Cristiano Ronaldo, here are some of the

best Raul Gonzalez quotes

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On his regrets

"I don't have any. You know, of course I would have liked to have won the Ballon d'Or once, but I did everything I could to win it. It's an award that you can never really tell how the criteria behind is gauged. I would have liked to have won something with the national team too, but then I enjoyed all of their successes as a fan. I played for Spain for 10 years, and played in World Cup finals so there were lots of great moments that I was part of."

On quitting international football

"That hurt me because I wanted to continue, but I had to respect the coach's decision - just like on the occasions when he left other players out so that he could include me. I thought that I still had something to offer, in fact, I played for another six years after that. With time I was able to accept it. What happened in certain aspects was actually positive for my career. I would have liked to the have been at EURO 2008 and been part of that success. But it's more important how people treat me now I am back in Spain. I knew that I had to come back one day, this is my home and I am really looking forward to making a contribution at Real Madrid."

One of Raul Gonzalez quotes on Carlo Ancelotti

"The club has to make decisions and those decisions have to be backed. We have to thank Ancelotti for the great job he did, but now we are all excited about a new era with a new manager. I believe you have to be optimistic. And hopefully we can carry off lots of trophies next season."

On Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi

"The Ronaldo and Messi thing, for those who like to make comparisons, is indescribable. They are at a different level of history. Cristiano is incredible and what he has achieved has only taken him six years, getting an average of over 50 goals a season, when it was all I could do to reach 20 [laughs]. The records are there for all to see, though for me they were never that important. But it is obvious that in a few months, Cristiano Ronaldo will beat my record [Real Madrid's all-time goals record] and go on to score many more."

On Rafa Benitez

"He was the manager when I made my debut and played my only game for Real Madrid B, against Palamós. He is a very keen and methodical manager. He likes to have the whole squad ready and able to play. It was Benítez's dream to manage Real Madrid, and his successes at the other teams he has managed have eventually brought him to Real Madrid, and he will certainly build a very competitive and winning team."

On Iker Casillas

"He is a legend of the Spanish national team, and of course of Real Madrid. He has at all times shown professionalism and has been true to the spirit of Real Madrid. No one could have any doubts about him."

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