“My whole life, I was the underdog. I've got God at the head of my life, so I wasn't worried about being the smallest. I just try to play smarter than everybody else, and work hard.”

“We don't mind at all. We all look forward to playing.”

“Notwithstanding Steve Rogers's pure qualities as a footballer he will be remembered as much for the way he played the game - always cleanly and fairly and in the true spirit of sportsmanship.”

“Our hearts go out to Steve's family and many friends.”

“Notwithstanding Steve Rogers' pure qualities as a footballer he will be remembered as much for the way he played the game - always cleanly and fairly and in the true spirit of sportsmanship.”

“One of the things we take into account is the future of the game. But I don't want to speculate because we are talking about a hypothetical situation.”

“The tournament has been an outstanding success in the northern hemisphere for the past two years, playing to packed houses and with strong television ratings.”

“It is our duty to pick the best possible side on merit regardless of where the players come from.”

“If he were my brother, I couldn't think any more of him.”

“It's made a big difference,”