Edgar Davids

Athlete

Kingdom of the Netherlands

1973 - Present

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If you approach a player with respect, he will give you that respect back, but sometimes fans are just critical.
Edgar Davids
The past can influence the future. When you finish one chapter, you open another, which will be influenced by what you've just lived through.
Edgar Davids
You can get racially abused 10 times before you even reach the football stadium. If you've been confronted every day with something like that, it's hard. This is not about people playing the 'race card.' This is a reality that people like to sweep under the carpet.
Edgar Davids
Gerrard is passionate, and he leads from the front. At times, he has lifted Liverpool to great wins almost single-handedly.
Edgar Davids
In management, everything is different. If you look at successful coaches, they always need time to kickstart something. Arrigo Sacchi - when he started the revolution at Milan, he was almost on the brink of being sacked, but then he won, and people started believing in the system; he had more time to breathe.
Edgar Davids
I have fantastic memories. It was a memorable time in my life, and I was pleased to get the chance to come to Barcelona and help the team.
Edgar Davids
Ask most people, and they will say their name or profession, but you have to know who you are both physically and mentally. It's really important in football because then you know your trigger points, how to adapt and improve.
Edgar Davids
I think everybody can say that Luis Suarez is a very good player. He's scored so many goals in the Premier League, and he is definitely a quality player.
Edgar Davids
If you are hoping for a Champions' League final or winning a title, it's the same. You are working for a result.
Edgar Davids
Conte is a good coach, but I would steal his place on the bench.
Edgar Davids