Busy weekend in Abu Dhabi, Dubai: Who said what in sport

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It was a busy weekend in the UAE with Formula One in Abu Dhabi and the European Tour finale in Dubai. Let's take a look at the best quotes of the weekend in sport: Image Credit: AFP

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“I’m not 100 per cent - I still have some feeling within my lungs, but nonetheless, normally I would drive if one of my arms was hanging off - that’s what we do as racing drivers.” - Lewis Hamilton after admitting he was still feeling the effects of Covid-19 at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. He eventually finished third in the race. Image Credit: Reuters

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“It’s been 20 years since I sat there at Valderrama, to win the Order of Merit as it was then. It’s not getting any easier, I am not getting any younger. I am just enjoying playing golf against these great young players - these kids are so good now.” - Lee Westwood after winning the 2020 Race to Dubai to be crowned Europe’s top golfer with his second-place finish at the season-ending DP World Tour Championship. Image Credit: Supplied

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“I didn’t realise how serious it was at first, but then I saw him lying on the floor. A lot of things go through your head, I was scared and worried. I am so happy that he is OK.” - Augsburg footballer Felix Uduokhai after his accidental clash of heads with Mark Uth left the Schalke striker unconscious and needing 15 minutes of on-pitch treatment. Image Credit: Reuters

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“We needed half an hour to get our feet in the game, that’s why I shouted a bit at them.” - Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp on his frustrations at seeing his team struggle to get a foothold at Fulham before salvaging a 1-1 draw. Image Credit: Reuters

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“Paolo was a lot of things to me. He was a hero as a 14-year-old. For all Italians is a myth.” - Former Italy international Paolo Maldini speaking at the funeral of 1982 World Cup winner Paolo Rossi. Image Credit: AP

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“Nothing about today should get mentioned. It was quite a bad race for us.” - Sebastian Vettel after finishing his last race as a Ferrari driver in 14th place in the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Image Credit: AP

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“We started from the ground up, we need time. Once the base has been built, one can think of the skyscraper, the kind Inter fans deserve.” - Inter Milan coach Antonio Conte on his plans for the Serie A club after a Champions League group stage exit. Image Credit: AFP

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"I got my back back to pretty decent. Now I've had to lift that massive trophy and strained it again.'' - Westwood again discussing the back injury he carried into the DP World Tour Championship, recovery and a joke about the Race to Dubai trophy. Image Credit: Supplied

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