You have to be open to everything.

When I was young I was one of the second generation of black people in Holland. My father was the first. My mother was white, and living with a black man at that time and having a how-you-say half-caste boy is not easy.

To play Holland, you've got to play the Dutch

Being a football manager is no fun at all. You have to put up with all the hassle. It is not surprising that so many turn grey or have heart attacks.

You only stop learning when you quit.

I like stubborn players. At least they have an opinion. If they are right or wrong, this doesn't matter for me.

To play for your country is the best thing that can happen.