If Gaël Monfils were a football player... - 法網 Tennis

Gaël Monfils likes football. Not surprising, given that his father is a
former player. With a mere three weeks until the World Cup starts, we decided
to ask the No.13 seed all about the beautiful game…

Who do you think will be the biggest surprise at the World Cup?
I have a good feeling about Australia. Nobody’s picking them, but I’m
pretty optimistic.

What about the biggest disappointment?
I don’t think there’ll be one. All the favourites will play well.

Speaking of favourites, who are yours?
France, Spain, Brazil, Argentina, Germany and England.

Who would you pay good money to see in South Africa?
The French team.

What’s the most overrated team?
None of them are overrated this year, I think the rankings are pretty
accurate and that will be borne out in the results.

Who is your favourite player?
My Dad.

What were your favourite experiences as a footballer?
Firstly when I played with the Les Lilas youth team, and secondly when I
trained with Lausanne under-21s in Switzerland.

Who is your favourite manager?
Arsène Wenger.

How much would you pay for your favourite player’s shirt?
Nothing, I’d just ask him for it [laughs].

If you could play 90 minutes with any team, which would it be?
France.

Which is your favourite football stadium?
To be honest, I’m not really worried about things like that. I like the
game, and the stadium just happens to be where matches are played.

What's the best goal you’ve ever seen?
The one that Thierry [Henry] scored for Arsenal against Manchester United [in
2000]. He got the ball with his back to goal, flicked it up, spun round and
rifled it into the top corner.


http://www.rolandgarros.com/en_FR/news/articles/
2010-05-26/201005261274889711631.html

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