James Rodriguez

“I think I am someone who is happy playing football. It is just that. Whenever I go onto the pitch, I always try and be happy. That is the big motivation that I have always had. Nothing else.”

“If you want to learn and to become somebody, you must sacrifice some things.”

“I think having kids is really something so beautiful.”

“I can play as a No. 8, a No. 10, out wide. Wherever I play, I'll be happy, I'm sure.”

“There are always bad games and bad afternoons.”

“Bayern is an amazing club - I can imagine playing here for many years.”

“Messi is from another planet.”

“To be alongside great stars is something really special. I hope I can get better, bit by bit.”

“With time, you learn to be calmer.”

“Zidane takes care of every player, and I have always tried to give my best.”

“The fans want a nice game, and when not everything goes so well, they have every right to boo.”

“In football, you can win or lose. We always have to be together, with the same spirit we've always had.”

“It's really flattering to know that a club of Real Madrid's stature is interested in me.”