It doesn't really get any better than the World Cup when you love football and some of the greatest ever wholeheartedly agree
Everybody loves the World Cup.
Period.
Whether it's fans watching the game on TV, supporters travelling across the world to watch matches in person, or players living their dream and actually making it out on the pitch.
Once every four years, everyone gets excited as the ultimate showpiece in football is around the corner.
And after Russia hosted the 2018 edition, this time around it's Qatar having the honour of welcoming the very best teams in the world.
A truly special occasion and one that stars of the past have nothing but fond memories of!
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"It seems as if the World Cup [trophy] always comes our way at the right time," the Brazil legend reminisces.
"The right time to reunite the people and put a smile on their faces, while respecting each and every form of thinking.
"That’s what the World Cup reminds us: now we share the same team and we remember we’re not enemies."
AdvertisementGettyYakubu Aiyegbeni
"Everyone is talking about the Qatar World Cup," Yakubu stresses.
"Everyone is looking forward to the World Cup to begin with.
"You dream of going to the World Cup. Every four years, you want to be there. It’s like a dream come true."
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"The World Cup is…," the USWNT legend starts.
"I mean, there is nothing bigger and better."
Hristo Stoichkov
"Fifa is doing something important: playing for peace," the Bulgaria icon muses.
"That's essential. It doesn’t matter which country we’re from, what our skin colour is, or what religion we follow – we all chase after a football, which is sphere-shaped, and that means the whole world must be kind, united, embracing.
"I honestly think that this World Cup will be amazing. This World Cup will be one of the best in ages. I think this World Cup will be very different and people will enjoy it a lot."