Hidetoshi Nakata Quotes
Living in Europe, I was surprised to find out just how little everyone knows about Japan.
As a professional athlete, I believe that I need to explore my opportunities to the maximum, in order to excel and continue to play the best football I can.
I think that the World Cup is a big factor for this increased interest. I don`t believe all of this is a result of just myself but also because of the others who are playing abroad.
I notice that teams are now more interested in Japanese players than when I first went to Europe.
I will never again stand on the pitch as a professional player. But I won`t stop playing the game.
I have no idea as to what`s going on, but it seems that a Japanese reporter read something I had said to an Italian paper and misinterpreted my words.
The biggest lesson I`ve learned by living abroad for the last four years is the importance of communication.
We had only snacks last time, I think it was OK for a day time menu. But this time it will be late night when people gather so we should add some proper meals.
