Sports quotes to motivate you

Take it from the true champs to understand the definition of inspiration and having a winning attitude, all curated by the Clubsfit review team.

“Pressure is a word that is misused in our vocabulary. When you start thinking of pressure, it’s because you’ve started to think of failure.” – Tommy Lasorda

“Believe me, the reward is not so great without the struggle.” – Wilma Rudolph

“I am a member of a team, and I rely on the team, I defer to it and sacrifice for it, because the team, not the individual, is the ultimate champion.” – Mia Hamm

“I am no genius; I just worked hard like my other teammates, and I believe all my teammates can win the title as they work hard, too.” – Lin Dan

“You’ve got to be very careful if you don’t know where you are going, because you might not get there.” – Yogi Berra

“Kill them with success and bury them with a smile.” – Usain Bolt

“I mean, it’s not important what kind of pants you were; it’s how you wear them.” – Ronnie Lott

“I’ve had to learn to fight all my life – got to learn to keep smiling. If you smile things will work out.” – Serena Williams

“From what we get, we can make a living; what we give, however, makes a life.” – Arthur Ashe

“I wouldn’t let the boys down, no way. If my arm came off I’d still play.” — Jack Bird

“I would have thought that the knowledge that you are going to be leapt upon by half-a-dozen congratulatory, but sweaty team-mates would be inducement not to score a goal.” – Arthur Marshall

“In baseball and in business, there are three types of people. Those who make it happen, those who watch it happen, and those who wonder what happened.” – Tommy Lasorda

“Persistence can change failure into extraordinary achievement.” – Matt Biondi

“You are the handicap you must face. You are the one who must choose your place.” – James Lane Allen

“It isn’t the mountains ahead to climb that wear you out; it’s the pebble in your shoe.” – Muhammad Ali

“Goals prepare Olympic athletes physically and mentally. Did you know that goals are used by sports psychologists in order to help athletes improve their performance?” – Paul Bailey

“Bodybuilding is much like any other sport. To be successful, you must dedicate yourself 100% to your training, diet and mental approach.” – Arnold Schwarzenegger

“In sports, players need to be reminded of their competition to become motivated to practice. The same can be applied in business.” – Gavin McGinnis

“Everybody’s got plans… until they get hit.” – Mike Tyson

“I’ve always made a total effort, even when the odds seemed entirely against me. I never quit trying; I never felt that I didn’t have a chance to win.” – Arnold Palmer

“Winning means you’re willing to go longer, work harder, and give more than anyone else.” – Vince Lombardo

“Every champion was once a contender that refused to give up.” – Rocky Balboa

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Lionel Messi Quotes from the Superstar Athlete

Lionel Messi is one of the great footballers of all time and possibly known as the best player in the world. Here are some of his most inspirational quotes.

1. “You have to fight to reach your dream. You have to sacrifice and work hard for it.” – Lionel Messi

2. “The best decisions aren’t made with your mind, but with your instinct.” – Lionel Messi

3. “I am successful because I made sacrifices for success.” – Lionel Messi

4. “Being a bit famous now gives me the opportunity to help people who really need it, especially children.” – Lionel Messi

5. “Sometimes you have to accept you can’t win all the time.” – Lionel Messi

6. “I have fun like a child in the street. When the day comes when I’m not enjoying it, I will leave football.” – Lionel Messi

7. “I have many years to get better and better, and that has to be my ambition. The day you think there is no improvements to be made is a sad one for any player.” – Lionel Messi

8. “My ambition is to always get better and better.” – Lionel Messi

9. “You can overcome anything. If and only if you love something enough.” – Lionel Messi

10. “There are more important things in life than winning or losing a game.” – Lionel Messi

11. “Every year I try to grow as a player and not get stuck in a rut. I try to improve my game in every way possible. But that trait is not something I’ve worked on, it’s part of me.” – Lionel Messi

12. “Football has been my life since I was a kid. My style remains the same, I love every single minute I get on the pitch. I know I have a great responsibility, and that there are objectives to accomplish, but I try to have fun too, because that’s what I love to do.” – Lionel Messi

13. “Whether it’s a goal, or winning a game, I’m never satisfied.” – Lionel Messi

14. “On a personal note, I think it won’t be until after I’ve retired that I’m fully aware of what I’ve done or what I’ve gone on to achieve in my career.” – Lionel Messi

15. “I start early, I stay late, day after day after day, year after year. It took me 17 years and 114 days to become an overnight success.” – Lionel Messi

16. “I always want more. Whether it’s a goal or winning a goal, I’m never satisfied.” – Lionel Messi

17. “Whether it’s a friendly match, or for points, or a final, or any game I play the same. I’m always trying my best, first for my team, for myself, for my fans, and to try to win.” – Lionel Mess

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The funniest sports quotes of the decade

Here is a list of some of the funniest sports quotes of the last 10 years.

“We’re going to find out who did it, and probably do nothing about it.” — Pittsburgh Penguins defenceman Ben Lovejoy, after he and fellow rookie Mark Letestu found their hotel furniture in the hall as part of a prank

“We can’t protect him all the time.” — New England Patriots offensive lineman Stephen Neal, on quarterback Tom Brady getting into a minor car accident

“NASCAR’s Drive For Diversity Program Successfully Hidden From Fans.” — Headline from The Onion, on theonion.com

“I don’t know what that word means, but he’s weird.” — Canadian centre Brayden Schenn on whether his Canadian world juniors roommate, Louis Leblanc, was eccentric

“The Kentucky Derby is coming up. This year, the horses may be subjected to a surprise drug test. Isn’t everything a surprise to a horse, though?” — David Letterman

“It seems like there’s going to be lots of murders. Make sure we have enough ambulances.” — Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Ilya Bryzgalov, on his early impressions of the rivalry between the Flyers and New York Rangers

“Right now it’s a mid-body. But picking my nose, it’s an upper-body.” — Maple Leafs defenceman Carl Gunnarsson, on whether his injured ring finger qualified as an upper-body or lower-body injury

“I didn’t have a lot of fun today, no. But it’s early.” — Andy Roddick, after losing in the quarterfinals at the U.S. Open

“Brunette girls.” — Michigan kicker Brendan Gibbons, on what he was thinking when he kicked a game-winning 37-yard field goal against Virginia Tech in the Sugar Bowl, after his coach told him to visualize whatever made him happy

“Manny just asked if I was the video co-ordinator. Our relationship can only go up from here.” — Oakland A’s pitcher Brett Anderson, after slugger Manny Ramirez joined the team at spring training

“I’m probably gonna have one of my own when I get older.” — Ottawa defenceman Erik Karlsson, on the moustache of Senators coach Paul MacLean

“Phoenix Coyotes Pretend Homeless Drifters At Greyhound Bus Station Are Fans Welcoming Team Home.” — The Onion

“What the hell they gonna do? Play the Wii?” — New York Jets linebacker Bart Scott, on quarterback Tim Tebow and hurdler Lolo Jones, both of whom had vowed chastity until marriage, going on a date

“I don’t know. I guess he will be disappointed. I’ll see when I’m home.” — Tennis star Novak Djokovic, asked what his dog would feel about him losing the Wimbledon semifinal to Roger Federer

“New Brain Study on Concussions Finds … WOOOOOO! FOOTBALL! WOOOOOO!” — Headline on Sportspickle.com

“He owes me his first born or something. Actually, I don’t want that. Maybe a sandwich or something.” — New York Giants tight end Martellus Bennett, after catching a fan who fell from the stands

“I don’t know. It was a parole thing.” — Legendary Brewers broadcaster Bob Uecker, on why he never left Milwaukee

“Pumped I am no longer an unemployed 23-year-old living with his parents.” — Nashville Predators centre Colin Wilson, on the end of the NHL lockout

“A time machine. So if I wanted to be in Florida, it’d be like ‘boom’ I’m in Florida.” — New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski, on what superpower he’d want

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