- People
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- Nov 07, 2020
You Quotes
Quotes that speak straight to you.
This collection gathers quotes framed around 'you' - from candid reflections on body image pressures passed down in families to observations about how humor can mask real vulnerability. Many touch on how what you know about yourself differs from how others perceive you.
- Last Updated on May 30, 2021
- Getting
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- Nov 07, 2020
Lionel Messi, getting to meet him, you're a little star-struck in the beginning, of course.
- Never
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- Nov 07, 2020
I think, with soccer, you never really know what's going to happen in your career - that's the beauty of it.
- Me
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- Nov 07, 2020
A lot of people have asked me what's it like being an American player in Europe. 'Do you have to earn more respect because you're American?' But I don't think it's like that at all. I think if you're good, you're good. They don't care where you're from or anything like that.
- Pride
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- Nov 07, 2020
I've always said that there's a bit of a different sense of pride when you're playing for your national team.
- Nov 07, 2020
I think it's important to make clear, you know, that the problem with American soccer... it isn't talent.
- Important
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- Nov 07, 2020
I was always, you know, a decent player growing up. And yes, I was born with a certain amount of so-called 'natural ability.' But I also worked and sacrificed a lot to try to maximize what I was born with - which I think is important to point out.
- Me
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- Nov 07, 2020
In my hometown, people I didn't even know started to recognize me: 'Oh, you're that kid that's doing well over there in Europe and with the national team!'
- People
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- Nov 07, 2020
Obviously, making my debut at such a young age, people put a lot of pressure on you.
- Knowledge
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- Nov 07, 2020
It's hard to always listen to your dad when you get older. You want to move on, but he has the knowledge. I think he did just the right amount of pushing me but also letting me do my thing, and just making sure that I always enjoyed the game, and I'm not feeling pressured.
- Moment
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- Nov 07, 2020
In a moment, or type of pressure, you just go out, and I play like I always do. Because it's a big moment, I'm not going to shy away and not show my talents. I'll show what I can do and show it every game.
- Process
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- Nov 07, 2020
It's a fast learning process if you want to be successful at the highest level.
- Learned
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- Nov 07, 2020