Dutch - Athlete | July 1, 1976 -
Because of that I don't care when I read in the newspaper that I am colourblind. I went through a red light in my car and I stopped when I before a green light. So I must be really colourblind, eh?
Ruud van Nistelrooy
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Every day I work my guts out in training, every match I play my heart out.
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But really, I can only be dangerous for the team in one place, and that is in the box.
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I feel very strong as an individual, but as a famous footballer I know I am prone to certain things. All the media have a continuous interest for me. It varies from once a year to every day interest.
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I personally think that we can win the World Cup. We are improving with every game. With such a young average age in the squad we can only carry on improving.
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The real big stars only keep this up for about seven years.
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My back to the goal, physically fighting off defenders, trying to bang my goals in, every week I have to do the business for this club. That's the life of a striker.
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Certain things do not effect me anymore, which is not always good. There is always commotion, but I notice that hardly anything affects me or puts me out of balance.
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I let people say and write what they want.
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Because people have read those things in the newspapers, they think it is true. Ten years ago all these things I have just mentioned would have upset me.
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As a private person I think I am now totally different from Ruud van Nistelrooy the footballer.
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In that match for Holland I asked for a big responsibility, I got it and I dealt with it. I played well, I scored goals and the team qualified for the Euro 2004 finals. It was a big night and an important moment for Holland.
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