
“I am the best player in the world, and I am here to prove it.”
Source: In Chess Digest Magazine, Vol. 4 (1971), p. 263
Craig Bellamy, 2013. http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/craig-bellamy-autobiography-newcastles-sir-1927434
“I am the best player in the world, and I am here to prove it.”
Source: In Chess Digest Magazine, Vol. 4 (1971), p. 263
Alex Ferguson 2003, http://www.rediff.com/sports/2003/apr/08foot.htm
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As quoted in "Roberto Clemente, The Pirates' Thorobred
Other, <big><big>1970s</big></big>, <big>1971</big>
From his 1971 World Series MVP acceptance speech, as quoted in "Pittsburgh's Clemente Honored"
Baseball-related, <big><big>1970s</big></big>, <big>1971</big>
David Ferrer, after losing to Federer in the 2014 Cincinnati Masters final. http://www.thesportreview.com/tsr/2014/08/cincinnati-masters-fearsome-federer-cuts-down-ferrer-again-for-80th-title/
“I feel confident because I'm the best player in the world. It's that simple.”
DailyMail http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2164824/Olivier-Giroud-joins-Arsenal.html
Is that being cocky? Maybe it is.
Source: Taylor made: 'L.T.' has a date with Canton, destiny http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/nfl/news/1999/08/06/pageone_lawrencetaylor/index.html, sportsillustrated.cnn.com, accessed January 29, 2007.