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‘THE LAST THREE OR FOUR MONTHS FOR ME WERE GREAT, I AM LOOKING FORWARD TO BRAZIL’ SAYS LAUREUS AMBASSADOR JUAN MATA IN INTERVIEW ON LAUREUS.COM

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Laureus Sport for Good Foundation Ambassador Juan Mata, a member of the Spanish World Cup squad, has given an exclusive interview to Laureus.com, ahead of the World Cup.

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Among Juan Mata’s comments are:

  • On 2010 in South Africa…. “Winning the World Cup for Spain and being part of the squad was probably my best moment in my career and one of the best moments in my life.”

  • On 2014 in Brazil….“The last three or four months for me were great.  I played a lot.  I scored some goals.  So I am looking forward to being there and to try my best for the team.”

  • On England…..“I think they have great young players and a talented squad.  For example, Wayne Rooney, who is my team-mate now [at Manchester United], is a world‑class player.”

  • On Manchester United….“It's been a difficult year, but I think this season we will improve and we will try to win again, because Manchester United is about winning and fighting for titles.”

  • On Louis van Gaal….“He is a very experienced manager. He likes to play in an offensive way, so hopefully he can bring success and trophies to the club and to the players.” 

  • On Laureus….“The work that they do for the children and for the people that need help around the world makes me feel proud of being in a relationship with them. Children are the future of the world, so anything that we can do with the children and with the next generation is important.”

           

Editors using this material are requested to carry reference to Juan Mata’s work for the Laureus Sport for Good Foundation in their stories.

PRINT and ONLINE – for transcript of full Juan Mata interview go to:

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