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Legendary Spanish striker Raul said on Tuesday (24 March) he still has the desire to contribute as a player ahead of his debut for iconic U.S. club New York Cosmos.

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SOUNDBITE: (Spanish) Raul, New York Cosmos:

"We are still in the pre-season, there are still two weeks left to start. Previously I've been up to 8 months without playing. I'll need matches to be on a better physical level but I am very excited. I think that the excitement and passion for playing will, from the first championship match, give good results, to help my teammates, and as I've said before, that people can enjoy themselves, That people who go to Hofstra University (Cosmos home ground is Hofstra Stadium) will enjoy the Cosmos games, and can win the title that we are playing for."

SOUNDBITE: (Spanish) Raul, New York Cosmos:

"I've been living with pressure for 20 years; I think that's what all the players like. If there weren't any pressures, there wouldn't be the desire to get up every day to train and to improve, and I would have already left it. I know that people expect a lot from me and I hope to deliver that."

SOUNDBITE: (Spanish) Raul, New York Cosmos:

(Reporter: For those who say, at 37 years of age, how much gas does Raul still have in the tank?)

"I think it's still diesel gasoline. (laugh) We'll see. I think that with the desire to continue working, continue enjoying, I've signed for two years but I will see little by little, being conscientious that one has to adapt at 37 years old, but I feel the desire to be able to contribute, and I hope I can do it."