It's hard not to chase the money. You sit at home when guys are out playing for a $6 million purse, and you know you're going to drop back on the money list, so you end up playing when you don't really want to.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
When money comes into play then that's all it's about wanting money, who's making the most who can get the most, me, me me... and in the end it screws up the person and the sport.
If you have the money and you find the one player who can make you win and make the difference, no matter how expensive he is, you should do it. But there are not many players in the world who will make a real difference.
Too much money at a young age, it just takes your eye off the ball. And you're not as hungry as players used to be. You think you've made it before you've done anything.
Money isn't something I play for. I want to compete. I want to win.
You've got no chance of reaching the top if you're just playing for money.
Money is not a motivating factor. Money doesn't thrill me or make me play better because there are benefits to being wealthy. I'm just happy with a ball at my feet. My motivation comes from playing the game I love. If I wasn't paid to be a professional footballer I would willingly play for nothing.
Money was never a big motivation for me, except as a way to keep score. The real excitement is playing the game.
The money is nice, but I am not in this game for the money.
It is not about money. It is about how you treat the player.
If I can't play for big money, I play for a little money. And if I can't play for a little money, I stay in bed that day.