During an interview with the England squad, the Real Madrid midfielder sparked interest with a thought-provoking response to the question, “If I could…,” saying that he would love to play next to a player in world football history who has lived a life where he has only ever eaten life’s gift—an actor who will play the lead role in his dream movie—if he weren’t a football player.
1) Zinedine Zidane is the player in world football history that I would most like to play alongside. He will always have the ball and be free to do as he pleases. Though that was a bit earlier than me, everyone talks about their childhood experiences playing quarterback. I’ve seen innumerable photos of Zidane since people say, “You have to keep an eye on Zidane, you have to keep an eye on Zidane,” and every time I’m amazed.
that naturally having both legs would be wonderful. Players that can take corners from both sides and other similar skills, like Ousmane Dembélé, are exactly the kind of players I truly enjoy watching.
3) If I could participate in a match with an English teammate, it would be…
Kyle Walker’s velocity. If you were so quick and could go by people like that, I believe the game would be more simpler and more enjoyable.
4) If I could go back in time to one historical event, it would be…
a significant athletic occasion, such as England’s World Cup victory. I would discuss the League Cup final between Birmingham and Arsenal if I could go back in time to that day. Even though I was very little, I still recall it as a fantastic day. I simply believe that now I will value it more. I saw him at Wembley, but I was too young to recall anything that transpired during the game. Even though I could recall every detail from when I viewed it, I wished I could relive it.
5) If there was one thing I could alter about the world, it would be…
Let there be more kindness and harmony between every
6)if I could offer my eight-year-old self any guidance, it would be…
to stay true to who you are. not only in football but in all that you accomplish. Be unique.
7) If I could have a conversation with the young person who is debating joining his neighborhood football team but isn’t sure, I would say…
Whatever brings them joy, do it. Play on teams and in positions that provide you joy, and if you can’t find happiness, don’t push yourself. Do what brings you happiness in life.
8) If I could live forever and eat just one meal, it would be…
I love chicken because it’s so versatile.
9) If I could pick my favorite actor to play me in the biopic of my life, it would be…
100%, if Denzel Washington were a little younger.
10) My second ideal job, if I could get it, would be…
There’s still a connection to football. Perhaps I’ll work as a sportswriter or something.
11) If I could spend a day as someone, who would it be?
LeBron James-like, that is. Someone who excels in something beyond measure.