Cafu

“The FIFA Confederations Cup is a major event, and a success in this tournament can make a team stronger.”

“When I signed my first contract with Sao Paulo I still wasn't sure that I was going to have a successful career. Even after you turn professional the competition is so intense, and as I was a bit older than some of the other players, I thought that it would be harder for me.”

“The best form of defense is to have the ball.”

“What impresses me most is Bastian Schweinsteiger. He is a complete player who has been an enormous help to his team, Bayern.”

“It would have been great to play in England.”

“To be the first player in the world to take part in three successive World Cup finals is very important.”

“I've played in many stadiums in the world and won many trophies.”

“When you go to a World Cup, you must be ready to play at any time.”

“Technically, Neymar is the best player in the world.”

“In 1994, the critics said I was too young, in 1998, that I couldn't cross the ball, and in 2002 that I didn't know how to defend.”

“African soccer has grown to the extent that the majority of its players are playing for European teams and that is very good as they are becoming role models for the youngsters on the continent.”

“It's not just the goalscorer who should be the best player in the world. It is totally wrong that some great players never won the Ballon d'Or because of their position.”

“I am kind of a cold guy and I don't suffer much because of the past.”

“I had my chance in the World Cup Final and, wow, it was the opportunity I needed to show the whole world what I was capable of.”

“Of all the players at the World Cup I don't think it is too much to compare Ronaldinho with the great Pele.”

“To play for the England national team, you have to be very good, and to play at Liverpool, you have to be very, very good.”

“It's impossible to put into words. When you see that trophy coming towards you in the hands of the officials... the gold becomes more gold, becomes more shiny than you ever thought. You feel the best in the world. I have no other way to put it into words.”

“The transition from football to futsal is very difficult, as this is a shorter and faster version. We have no time to think, but I'm trying to adapt the best I can.”

“Being a world champion is out of the ordinary.”

“Ronaldinho is very complete. He's a good header of the ball, he strikes it well with both feet, he dribbles, he scores.”