Deco

“Historically, squads that have won European Championships can win a World Cup.”

“Scolari is another coach who convinces players with what he tells them. And I learned a lot of things about the 'Italian school' of playing from Ancelotti.”

“I think I can be compatible with Lampard on the pitch.”

“If you are playing at a club like Chelsea, United, Barcelona, Madrid - the big clubs - you need to be prepared to do your best.”

“This is a team I like, Celtic. I have very good memories of the UEFA Cup Final and I scored my first goal for Barcelona here, so I think good things about them.”

“At Chelsea, Ricardo Carvalho and Paulo Ferreira are like brothers to me for everything that we have been through together. John Terry and Lampard are fantastic, and players such as Michael Essien, Ashley Cole and Michael Ballack are also superstars.”

“People ask me what it's like in the dressing room before the games. There is anxiety in the air. That is completely normal.”

“Working with Mourinho was incredible. I learned so much.”

“I would sign Modric for Barca because his way of playing fits with the style that exists at the club.”

“United need to be back at a high level and Mourinho is the man to do that. He will bring their confidence again, for the players, for the fans, for the people. You cannot win something without it.”

“You need to get the most out of the squad. If you have people to play counter attacking then do that.”

“I knew I could naturally get to play for Brazil, I always believed in my football.”

“I know if I am fit and well, I can play.”

“As far as strategy goes Mourinho is the best coach I have worked with. He convinces you that if you do what he tells you to do it will bring results and it does.”

“I will do my best wherever I am on the pitch.”

“It'll be different playing against Brazil, but I play for Portugal with all my heart and soul.”

“It is horrible being injured.”

“It was the right decision to come to Chelsea.”

“Everyone talks about Cristiano Ronaldo - it's natural because he is the player he is.”

“I would like to have Cristiano here in Barcelona.”