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“I chose to play for Portugal and I will defend that shirt until the end.”
“I played with and against so many fantastic players in midfield like Gerrard. I had the opportunity to play with Lampard together at Chelsea.”
“When big clubs don't win - whether it's Barcelona, Real Madrid or whoever - it's always a big disaster. Players can't come out of that looking good and it's natural that they will be criticised because that is football.”
“My career has not been easy.”
“I was born in Brazil and grew up playing futsal on the streets. It's where I picked up the skills that laid the foundation for my success on the international stage and served me well throughout my career.”
“During a recovery programme, you always run the risk of falling into a trap whereby you think you are fit to play, but your body isn't ready.”
“I'm at home in London.”
“It's complicated to manage a big club like Man United.”
“I remember the game I played with Porto at Old Trafford in 2004 quite well. It was the second leg of the first knockout round. We had won the first game 2-1. Manchester United were leading 1-0, but Costinha got the equaliser in the very last minute. It was an emotional night for everybody.”
“Beckham is so good technically and has shown a terrific commitment and desire to come back to his best.”
“I wouldn't want to lose a title to a goal that should not have been given, that is really frustrating.”
“There was a lot of pressure for me to become a Portuguese citizen.”
“My career was practically spent in Portugal, people on the street asked me to play for the country.”
“I was born in Brazil and it would be a lie to say that I'm just Portuguese now and not Brazilian but I love Portugal and I love playing for the national team.”
“There is no secret behind Mourinho. He is one great coach among many others and he works a lot.”
“In the Champions' League not only do you need the best team, but you cannot make any mistakes because there are no chances to fight back like in the league.”
“I have a connection with Portugal, I like the country.”
“Jose Mourinho was contagious in his way of being and working.”
“I've had some fantastic years with the Portuguese team. I've always been treated well, perhaps better than I ever hoped to be.”
“I was very young when I got into the Corinthians first team.”