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" I don't mind being criticised, because I am not that easy to knock down, and no-one can destroy me. But I am bothered by the stupid people who call me dirty, brainless, and an idiot. You don't say words like these to someone who you know nothing about. "

Granit Xhaka

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" It's in my head that I am a leader, and captaining Monchengladbach was very good for me. "

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