"The mental picture of what could happen if I scored was what kept me believing and focused within those few secondsn"

"I was emotional as I walked up to take the penalty kick"

"I believed we could win the final, and that mentality drove me as I approached the box"

"I concentrated on the ball, not the penalty kick itself. I told myself, 'This is our chance to take the lead.' Luckil…"

"Honestly, it was tough to think straight"

"I was praying in my head, 'God, help us,' while closing my eyes. Then, I just heard the scream, 'Goal"

"Every team comes here to become champions. Nothing is easy, but we are ready to give everything to go all the way"

"Seeing the victims - children, mothers, fathers who've lost loved ones, and families torn apart - was heartbreaking"

"It's been hard to cope with"

"For me, the support I offer is simple: when I'm on the pitch I feel compelled to win, even if it's just to bring a sm…"