A biography for Dani Alveshasn’t been written yet.
“I don't understand why everyone fights for power, money, fame.”
“At Barcelona, it wasn't about winning all the time; it was first about how to win.”
“I'm a huge fan of Michael Jordan, and I love the game of basketball.”
“Anytime someone is wearing Jordan, you have to respect!”
“Money's a necessary evil, there to give you moments. It gives me things I couldn't have - nice things - but happiness? That's a not a question of money and fame. Quite the opposite.”
“I like attacking football, but that's not the only thing the game's about.”
“My parents gave me a practical example of what life was about, and I won't forget that.”
“When I signed for Barca, I knew their playing style was suited to my game.”
“To be a great champion, you have to believe that you are the best, and if you aren't, then you have to act as though you are.”
“Fans insult me and call me 'monkey.' At first, I was quite shocked, but now I do not give it importance.”
“Jose Mourinho is a great coach. I would really like to work with him, and I once came close. He knows what weapons to use against teams, and he has won everything.”
“It's the old story: do you want a normal car, or something top of the range? That is how I am - the older I am, the more expensive I am!”
“For me, 'rich' isn't having lots of money; rich is having loads of things in your head.”
“If you lose a title, perhaps it's because your rivals are better than you are. But to be demoted from the top flight is really heartbreaking.”
“Messi has a divine gift.”
“Barcelona focus a lot on what Barcelona does and not on what others are going to do. It creates a different way of working. Of course we studied our opponents to see their weak points and their strong points, but 70 per cent of the time, it was about us.”
“Cristiano works hard. We have our battles, but I admire him. He is a guy with great dedication, and he's competitive.”
“I enjoy gastronomy, music, and fashion, so I'll end up involved in one of those three areas - or all three! They're things I have a passion for, and I only do what I'm passionate about.”
“At Brazil, we play as a collective, something that also happens in Barcelona, but not at Real Madrid.”
“Those who know Neymar know his great quality and how special he is. And I insist again, we have to take care of players like that; they illuminate football. It's players like him that make football have any sense.”