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11 questions: |
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Name three things that come to mind when thinking about Rapid? |
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Rapid family, childhood dream, wonderful emotions |
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What does the idea of Rapid mean to you, considering you could possibly be better off elsewhere? |
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It was the realisation of a childhood dream to be a part of Rapid and what it represents. |
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What goes through your mind when the Rapid fans applaud non-stop for the final 15 minutes? |
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It galvanises the players. A reaction is clearly noticeable. |
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Where do you see yourself and Rapid in 5 years’ time? |
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In 5 years I see Rapid where Rapid love to be. Personally, I don’t think about the future in such terms. What matters at the moment, for example, is this season. |
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What has been your finest moment as a Rapid player so far? |
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As we stood in the Happel Stadion with the Champions League hymn playing in the background. Before that, winning the title. |
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And your most bitter Rapid experience? |
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When I was whistled at by our own fans at the Hanappi Stadion in autumn. |
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What is your personal motto? |
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The way is the goal |
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Which goals do you still wish to achieve as a player? |
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play in the Champions League again with Rapid and to play at EURO 08 |
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What would your dream job have been, had you not become a professional footballer? |
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DJ |
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Racism is unfortunately still often a part of the modern game. What would you say to a fan or opponent who harasses another player purely because of his origins? |
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That racism is not only unwelcome on the pitch, but anywhere in life. |
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you already got plans for when you hang up your boots? |
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No. I don’t have any fixed plans. I just hope that I can stay fit and healthy and that my colleagues, friends and family are well. |
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