Luis Suarez has admitted that he feared he might not be good enough to play for Barcelona.
The Uruguay star moved to Camp Nou from Liverpool in 2014, and was instrumental in Barca s treble win last season after forming a devastating front three with Lionel Messi and Neymar.
Suarez has improved again this season, scoring 43 goals already as Barca remain on course to make history by retaining the Champions League, La Liga and Copa del Rey trophies.
However, the 29-year-old, told Helden TV: I dreamed of playing for Barcelona, but even I didn t believe I was good enough to be Barca s number nine.
You always dream of playing with the best and now I m doing just that, with [Lionel] Messi, Neymar, [Andres] Iniesta, [Sergio] Busquets and so on.
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Stoke City captain Ryan Shawcross believes manager Mark Hughes gave the club new impetus when he arrived last year.
The Welshman took over from compatriot Tony Pulis at the conclusion of the 2012-13 season and has helped equal the club s record Premier League points total of 47 with a game to spare.
Shawcross was crowned the club s player of the season on Tuesday and hailed the impact of the former Manchester City boss.
Since the manager arrived, his style of play has given the squad a new impetus and most of the lads, including myself, have improved throughout the year and that has shown throughout this season, he said.
Despite being recognised as the club s outstanding performer for the current campaign, Shawcross insists he is not expecting a late call-up to E…
Manchester City midfielder Nigel de Jong says the Netherlands are determined to win Euro 2012.
The 27-year-old was part of the Netherlands team which lost 1-0 to Spain in the 2010 FIFA World Cup final, and believes Bert van Marwijk s men have the talent to ensure victory in Poland and Ukraine.
We know the strength of the team. We must have a soul and a purpose. We need to win this title, the midfielder told Eredivisie Live.
Fresh from lifting the English Premier League title with City, De Jong claims he is now focused on achieving further success at international level.
I now feel better within the camp, but my focus is now on the Dutch national team, he said.
Meanwhile, versatile AC Milan player Urby Emanuelson expressed his disappointment at …