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Jermain Defoe

English Athlete

Born: Oct 7, 1982

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I pray every day. In the mornings and, before I go to bed. I think it's important to pray not just when things are going bad. When things are going bad, it's easy to pray and ask God to help you out, but it's also important to pray when things are going well and show your appreciation. Jermain Defoe

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I want to again highlight the desperate need for us to pull together - the world over - to tackle knife crime and teach everyone how sacred a life is. Jermain Defoe

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I am doing my job and trying to win a game for my team. I shouldn't be getting racially abused; it's silly. Jermain Defoe

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People know what they're getting with me. It's part and parcel of football that people want to see new faces, but all I can do is play games, score goals and prove I can do it. My record is there for everyone to see. Jermain Defoe

I love scoring - even in training. Jermain Defoe

Love Training Scoring Even

For me, there's nothing that beats playing. When I'm not playing, I'll watch games on the television, watch stuff on You Tube, everything. I just live for football, love watching great players. Jermain Defoe

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It was easy to get wrapped up in some of the negative stuff, but obviously I chose not to. I didn't want to get in trouble and end up in prison where I can't play football. It was as simple as that. Jermain Defoe

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I knew I could play really well in one game, score the winning goal and then, come the next game, I wouldn't play at all or I might come off the bench for the last five minutes. So I was frustrated towards the end of my time at Spurs. I wasn't happy. Jermain Defoe

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If I ever score against Spurs, I won't celebrate. Even if it's the best goal in the world, I'll keep it subdued. It's a respect thing. The fans were brilliant towards me; I'll be playing against my friends and I can't forget that. Jermain Defoe

I'm a forward, but I can't be the only forward at a club. Over the years, the clubs who've won titles have had several strikers. Jermain Defoe

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I feel 21. I've looked after myself and take my football seriously. Jermain Defoe

Myself Seriously Take Football Feel Looked After

The role that I play as a lone striker, I enjoy it and particularly playing with great players. Jermain Defoe

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I prefer not to fly, but sometimes it's unavoidable. Jermain Defoe

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I had to tell Dad, 'It will be okay and be positive; keep praying and have faith'. I have always known about cancer, but to be around someone who has it and to see what it does in such a short space of time was hard. It makes you think about your life, about what is important. Jermain Defoe

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Before games, people ask whether I get nervous. To be honest, I don't get nervous, I just enjoy it. I am living the dream. When I was a kid I always wanted to play for my country and now I am here, I will enjoy it. Jermain Defoe

When I get up in the morning, I look forward to the games and I'm just buzzing. At the end of the day, if you are nervous or scared before games, you are not going to perform. I just go out there and think, 'If I get a chance, I'm going to score' and that's it. Jermain Defoe

The best thing about football is that the rules are so simple. Anyone can play anywhere. Jermain Defoe

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