Nicolas Anelka
Nicolas Anelka

I am a simple person, I try to do my best on the pitch and do nothing wrong both on and off the pitch.

Nicolas Anelka
Nicolas Anelka

When I left Arsenal I never said I didn't like England. I was very young and my problems were all in my head.

Nicolas Anelka
Nicolas Anelka

I am shy, quiet and like spending time with my family.

Nicolas Anelka
Nicolas Anelka

Honestly, when someone speaks to me about Juventus I try to change the subject immediately. I'm ashamed of the transfer!

Nicolas Anelka
Nicolas Anelka

When I reflect on my career I have no regrets.

Nicolas Anelka
Nicolas Anelka

I don't care about wages or fees, I just want to improve my football, which is a side to me that the fans aren't aware of.

Nicolas Anelka
Nicolas Anelka

Shanghai is Asia's New York.

Nicolas Anelka
Nicolas Anelka

If one day I have to go to war, straight away right next to me, on the front line, I would put Patrice Evra. And there aren't many that I would put there.

Nicolas Anelka
Nicolas Anelka

Some players have to change their game in their careers. I did, and I like it.

Nicolas Anelka
Nicolas Anelka

I've always had fond feelings about Asia.

Nicolas Anelka
Nicolas Anelka

As a player you just concentrate on your game.

Nicolas Anelka
Nicolas Anelka

I have been impressed by Carlo Ancelotti, Kevin Keegan, Arsene Wenger, Guus Hiddink, Christoph Daum and Sam Allardyce.

Nicolas Anelka
Nicolas Anelka

In football there are lots of origins, cultures, religions and no one feels left out. We all play together and we are all friends. Supporters see that and feel part of the same family, especially in England where you feel very welcome.

Nicolas Anelka
Nicolas Anelka

I used to fast during Ramadan because I admired the people fasting around me. What made me convert was that I had that certainty that Islam was for me. I felt this relationship with God, and that enlightened my life. I had that conviction in my heart that that was my religion.

Nicolas Anelka
Nicolas Anelka

I was very young when I was with Real Madrid and in some ways 'appreciated it and in others I didn't.

Nicolas Anelka
Nicolas Anelka

My time at City and at Bolton was wonderful. I met a lot of good people at both clubs.

Nicolas Anelka
Nicolas Anelka

In Spain you can't do anything. If you drive, everyone recognises you; at a restaurant you have paparazzi outside.

Nicolas Anelka
Nicolas Anelka

When I was playing for Chelsea and Arsenal, we had a young team but also experienced players. You still have space for the youngsters to play, they just have to be strong mentally to compete every week.

Nicolas Anelka
Nicolas Anelka

I have never had a problem with the Jewish community, and besides why would I have?

Nicolas Anelka
Nicolas Anelka

I was very young in the past at Arsenal, at Real Madrid as well.