"Our two biggest rivals had adjusted their whole season to this one aim of beating us. Of course, it is a big compliment that they were so motivated to stop us but it was very tough to face two matches like that so close together. Suddenly three trophies are down to one"
- Dennis Bergkamp
About this Quote
In this quote, Dennis Bergkamp is assessing the intense competition his group dealt with from their 2 most significant rivals. He acknowledges that these rivals had actually made significant modifications to their entire season in order to beat his group. While he sees this as a compliment to his group's success, he likewise acknowledges the difficulty of facing 2 crucial matches in such a brief time period. He then goes on to express disappointment that their possibilities of winning 3 trophies have now been lowered to just one. This quote highlights the extreme pressure and decision that includes being a top competitor in sports.
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