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# football — 5 quotes

FOOTBALL

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I didn't buy Chelsea to make money. I bought it because I love football and I wanted to build the best club in the world.

footballpassion— Rare interview, 2005
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Football is not an investment. I knew that before I bought Tottenham. It is a passion. There is a difference, and you must be clear about which one you are doing.

footballinvesting— Reported in The Guardian, 2010, 2010
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Football is an emotional business. You can't run it like retail. I learned that at Newcastle — painfully, slowly, and expensively.

businessfootball— Interview following Newcastle United sale, 2021, 2021
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Football gave me everything. Business is how I protect it for the next generation.

businessfootball— Interview with Forbes Brasil, 2021, 2021
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European football's future belongs to the clubs that invest. Standing still is not an option at the top level.

footballinvestment— European Club Association annual general meeting, 2018