Quotes of the week gone by (25th Feb-4th March)

“It was important to stay 12 points behind United because, with ten games to go, you never say never. The championship is not finished.”

- Roberto Mancini staying calm and keeping the faith.

“You know MetLife Stadium, basically our Super Bowl, our NBA Finals, our World Series – only bigger- and I am ecstatic about it. Right now, I’m not sure exactly where I’m standing in the Wrestlemania [card]. I know I’ll be a part of it, but I don’t have a match yet.”

- The Miz on where he sees himself fitting in at WrestlMania.

“I don’t think it gets any bigger than this for a European night. It’s set up to be a potentially marvellous game – I don’t think we’ll be disappointed.”

- Sir Alex Ferguson on the big clash between Real Madrid and Manchester United.

“I had never dreamt that I would get a double in Tests. I had never even dreamt of playing for the country.”

- Dhoni as humble as ever.

“It’s a thrilling feeling to prevail in the end in a great tournament like this.”

- Novak Djokovic recorded his fourth victory in five years at the Dubai Tennis Championships after defeating Tomas Berdych in straight sets in the final.

“It’s great – although it’s not that I have more freedom, it’s just that I have more time in my life.”

- Lewis Hamilton on how he is enjoying his new life at Mercedes.