Although I will not always play well, I always give everything on the pitch.
Diego ForlanRead
Systems, coaches, and directors or club presidents do not win games - players do, they are the only people who can make a significant difference once that game starts.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Players are the key to winning games, not those in management positions.
This quote emphasizes the idea that, while systems and leadership are important, it is ultimately the players on the field who have the power to make impactful decisions and perform under pressure during a game. It highlights the importance of individual talent and contribution in achieving victory.
Themes
PlayersLeadershipTeamworkSuccessSports
In practice
Example use cases
In a sports context during a motivational speech to the team before a crucial match.
More from Diego Forlan
All quotes βSimilar quotes
Basically, managing is about influencing action. Managing is about helping organizations and units to get things done, which means action. Sometimes, managers manage actions directly. They fight fires. They manage projects. They negotiate contracts.
Henry MintzbergRead
As coaches we talk about two things: offense and defense. There is a third phase we neglect, which is more important. It's conversion from offense to defense and defense to offense.
Bobby KnightRead
We are about creating a new wave of talent. We are the Manchester United of kitchens now. Am I playing full-time in the kitchen? I am a player-coach.
Gordon RamsayRead
Legislating is a very human experience in which trust and mutual respect play critical roles.
Bill BradleyRead
Jesus teaches us another way: Go out. Go out and share your testimony, go out and interact with your brothers, go out and share, go out and ask. Become the Word in body as well as spirit.
Pope FrancisRead
If I had to pick my greatest strength as a football coach, I say it would be innovation.
Tom LandryRead