Edwin van der Sar

Athlete

Kingdom of the Netherlands

1970 - Present

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Every flaw you have or lapse of concentration can cost you a goal, so you have to be on your toes every minute of the game.
Edwin van der Sar
We need a solution for European football. You need to help smaller clubs in European competitions get the right distribution of money so they can invest in coaches and attract talent for the level they can play at.
Edwin van der Sar
The FA Cup is the oldest cup competition in the world. Players are keen and willing to play in these games.
Edwin van der Sar
United is a special place.
Edwin van der Sar
A lot of clubs have lost the perspective of what is a football club.
Edwin van der Sar
I don't hate the idea of retirement. I am looking forward to it.
Edwin van der Sar
United is a much bigger challenge than Ajax. They're not just a big and famous club but also a worldwide brand, yet when you're inside, it's still a family place.
Edwin van der Sar
You get confidence when you get on a roll. When you are not struggling, and you get your players back, it is bound to make everyone feel better about themselves.
Edwin van der Sar
I'm not going back to Amsterdam, though it would be very comfortable there with Frank de Boer, Danny Blind, and Dennis Bergkamp. When I left 12 years ago, I said I would return, but I did not know then what great years I would have with Manchester United. I might occasionally visit training with them, but I will not be going regularly.
Edwin van der Sar
You see the strength of the Spanish league, the Premier League, Germany, France, and Italy. The TV revenues are so much higher in those countries.
Edwin van der Sar