“This great news came on Friday before our match against Russia. I would like to say that everything went well and my girfriend and Matteo are both all right! I feel a little bit sorry for the fact that I couldn't be with them because of our match but on the other hand I am very proud and very happy! I would like to thank everyone for their support, especially people from hospital in Liverpool. My special thanks goes to Mrs Jane Ashton who works for Liverpool FC. She was the one who was helping Barbora with everything. She also gave me all the information needed so I was always in touch with them.”
—Martin Skrtel