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" I really want be of great value for the team. "

Ruud van Nistelrooy

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" People say it is part of the game. You win some, you lose some. But not for me. "

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" If I don't get the service or if I don't the ball in the box, where I want it, I start drifting into midfield. I go and look for the ball. I try to be important for the team in other areas. "

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" We have to be thankful to the Czechs that they did their duty. The Czech Republic won, I can't believe it. It was a huge party with all the people here. "

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" I feel very strong as an individual, but as a famous footballer I know I am prone to certain things. All the media have a continuous interest for me. It varies from once a year to every day interest. "

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" Because people have read those things in the newspapers, they think it is true. Ten years ago all these things I have just mentioned would have upset me. "

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" My back to the goal, physically fighting off defenders, trying to bang my goals in, every week I have to do the business for this club. That's the life of a striker. "

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" In that match for Holland I asked for a big responsibility, I got it and I dealt with it. I played well, I scored goals and the team qualified for the Euro 2004 finals. It was a big night and an important moment for Holland. "

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" I personally think that we can win the World Cup. We are improving with every game. With such a young average age in the squad we can only carry on improving. "

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" Because of that I don't care when I read in the newspaper that I am colourblind. I went through a red light in my car and I stopped when I before a green light. So I must be really colourblind, eh? "

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