It would not be honest if I did a review, because I've worked with Leo Messi, whom I consider the best player I've seen. I cannot comment or compare with Cristiano Ronaldo because I have not worked with him. That is not to say that I do not have as much respect for Cristiano as a footballer.

Frank Rijkaard

Success is built on organisation, determination, and experience, not to mention following the regulations, so of course it's no easy matter.

Frank Rijkaard

You see a lot of managers who are working and yet are already talking about other countries and other teams. But that's not for me.

Frank Rijkaard

I had a lot of success, of course, but whatever was achieved was due to a group effort on the part of all the players.

Frank Rijkaard

I can work with a lot of different mentalities.

Frank Rijkaard

I always had much respect for Rudi Voller.

Frank Rijkaard

As a young centre-back at Ajax, I played with Wim Jansen, and of course you learn a huge amount. I made some mistakes, because we Dutchmen want to solve situations by playing football. So we look at the ball, try to judge where it will come.

Frank Rijkaard

Generally speaking, I think that Frank Lampard is one of the best players in international football.

Frank Rijkaard

It is always a shame when players are injured.

Frank Rijkaard

If you want to come out of a sad moment, you have to work really hard.

Frank Rijkaard

I have a great deal of respect for Sir Alex Ferguson. He has done a great job. Without any doubt, he is one of the best and most influential around. He is the embodiment of football.

Frank Rijkaard

The national team means you have the nation behind it.

Frank Rijkaard

Someone said that my coaching is a combination of Milan's defensive discipline and the Dutch propensity for attacking football, and I think that is a fair description.

Frank Rijkaard

At Barcelona, I was exposed to talent. You had Ronaldinho, who was a marvel to watch. Deco is skilful and talented. Then there are players like Xavi, a good and hardworking man who gave his all. Iniesta is another. Then the name of Messi will come up in that list.

Frank Rijkaard

If someone is quite tall, the people will sing songs about his height. We don't have to overreact. You just have to do your job.

Frank Rijkaard

When it's a clash between two big teams, you know your players will concentrate.

Frank Rijkaard

You always need to have the highest respect for your opponents. If you see them fighting, you know you have to give something extra.

Frank Rijkaard

I made Edgar Davids vice-captain. Nothing to do with colour, just because he was playing excellently and because he lives like an athlete.

Frank Rijkaard

I have no desire to be 60 years old and standing on the side of the pitch.

Frank Rijkaard

The differences between the top teams in Euro 2000 are so minimal that I think you have to be very clever in defence and stop your opponents getting opportunities.

Frank Rijkaard

All the big clubs set their goals. We have to do that because it is necessary to explain to the fans. But this does not mean I am thinking only of the final results. The work you are doing every day with the team is often more important.

Frank Rijkaard