Quotes by Roger Milla

About Roger Milla:

Albert Roger Mooh Miller is a retired Cameroonian footballer who played as a striker. He was one of the first African players to be a major star on the international stage. He played in three World Cups for the Cameroon national team.
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Here in Cameroon, football is our leading political party. It's football alone that that unites us, it's football alone that brings us good things - football is the window into our country - so we don't mess around with it.

Roger Milla

They have very good individual players, but they need the collective game. And they still do not have it although there are now only six months left to go.

Roger Milla

I only really watch sport. That's where you see real joy. I don't like watching much else on TV, because it's generally either twisted or sad.

Roger Milla

If I can join hands with FIFA and other continental bodies to promote football globally, then I can do more than that to raise African football to new heights.

Roger Milla

The president requested me to restore order in the national team. I have been designated to be part of the official delegation to Egypt to help boost the morale of our players.

Roger Milla

It's true I'm more widely recognised now and get invited to take part in all sorts of events and projects but as a person, I haven't changed.

Roger Milla

I'm a big salsa fan!

Roger Milla

Cameroon is stronger because it's a country of conquerors, of winners. Cameroon's players aren't necessarily very technical, but that when they play, they play to win.

Roger Milla

Cameroon is a football country - children are born playing football.

Roger Milla

On the field, everyone is equal.

Roger Milla

You can be a top, top player for 10, 20 years, then you become a coach, lose two or three games and you're out.

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Everybody knows everything about all the teams now.

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Author Bio

  • NameRoger Milla
  • DescriptionCameroonian footballer
  • BornMay 20, 1952
  • CountryCameroon
  • ProfessionAssociation Football Player
  • AwardsKnight Of The Legion Of Honour