I SIGNED FOR LA GALAXY TO WORK HARD NOT FOR THE COLD BEACHES SAYS ASHLEY COLE

Former chelsea defender Ashley Cole reveals  that he didn't join LA Galaxy because of the MLS club's closeness to the beach.
On Friday, Cole said the quote, while accurate, was taken out of context.
"I'm not going to come here and try to defend myself," Cole said after being introduced by his new team. "It was said. It was for sure taken out of content because I was talking to the reporter before, and he kind of said it to me, 'We're glad to have you at Roma, we didn't expect you to be here, we thought you'd go relax on the beach.'
"In the interview, I've said it, yes. It's come out my mouth," the 35-year-old added. "But of course you have to understand that I was at a new team and I have to kind of tell the fans that at Roma I was here to fight, I was there to influence and play in the Champions League in Europe.
"Of course, I hold my hands up. It was said. I have to deal with it. I hope I can kind of change the views of me coming here.

"I've spoken to them on many occasions [about] how difficult it is. I spoke to the manager how difficult it is with the traveling, the demands of the game over here. I know its going to be hard for me for sure," Cole said.
"But I'm happy to be here. I'm going to work as hard as I can, change a few views of me being here, and we'll see.
"Of course I'm a winner. I always want to win. I don't come here to sit on the beach, to rest. I'm here to play football and work hard. I'm not a diva, I'm not an egotistical guy that comes and thinks he's bigger than anyone. I'll come here and work as hard as I can