"When we got knocked out against Porto in the Champions League, I only slept two hours that night. I was not a nice person to be with after that match. I was struggling to get the result out of my system"
- Ruud van Nistelrooy
About this Quote
In this quote, Ruud van Nistelrooy is reviewing a hard and emotional experience he had while playing in the Champions League. He discusses a specific game against Porto where his team was knocked out, and how it affected him personally. He exposes that he was not able to sleep more than two hours that night, most likely due to the disappointment and frustration he felt. He likewise admits that he was not enjoyable to be around after the match, likely because he was still processing the loss and having a hard time to proceed from it. This quote shows the extreme passion and dedication that expert athletes have for their sport, and how deeply they can be impacted by a defeat.
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