Giorgio Chiellini

“Football has evolved, you can't compare with the past.”

“Messi, Ronaldo, Neymar - Kane has been on that level. He is one of those players that is irreplaceable and I am sure that Tottenham will be doing all they can to make sure he stays.”

“Juventus versus Milan is always a classic.”

“Gigi is an extrovert. He's always smiling and there are no airs and graces about him. He's always a role model for his team-mates, both young and old alike.”

“Have I ever hated anyone? Higuain - but he surprised me after getting to know him. No. 9s are selfish, they do a different job, but he has a generous, playful side. He's a demanding guy because you have to be pamper him, motivate him. He needs affection to feed the incredible potential he has.”

“Everyone is free to say what they want.”

“Suarez and I are similar and I like facing strikers like him.”

“On Bergessio, in 2013, I made a reckless tackle and I was so sorry. I told him I was sorry a thousand times but I couldn't give him back the piece that I broke.”

“That has always been my character - on the pitch I have a strong temperament, but off the pitch I'm more serene, reflective. I manage to separate out those two things.”

“A footballer isn't a devil or a saint.”

“The most important thing when deciding on a club are the traditions of the team and the project of the club - what it is they want to do in the future.”

“In the face of a big offer, no player is not for sale.”

“Going up against a great champion like Cavani, giving each other hell for 90 minutes, then being able to walk off as opponents who respect one another is the beauty of sport.”

“Sergio Ramos is the best defender in the world, but it's not just me saying this.”

“Playing Bayern is never easy.”

“Thinking of stopping Kane one-on-one, just me, is not going to happen.”

“To get past a rival you have to be smart.”

“I don't think my determination has ever put me into trouble because of this, in fact, I think it is one of my main strengths and makes me the player that I am - without it I wouldn't be the same.”

“Juve are my side. I think and I hope to close my career here.”

“It is great to hear that Italian football now has many supporters in Asia.”