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“I'm comfortable with Spain and with Barcelona.”
“Barcelona has always had calm coaches.”
“Valencia gave me the opportunity to play in Primera Division and gave me the chance to be the player I am today.”
“It is clear that for any player of Barcelona's youth squad their dream is to play for the club's first team.”
“All players want to have continuity, to have minutes.”
“The rivalry between Barca and Madrid is very big.”
“I have to work and give everything and when I'm given minutes I have to take advantage of them, as I have always done.”
“For me, I can only control my own performance which I think has been good, but I don't expect anything from anyone.”
“I have an appreciation for Isco. I know him from when we were at Valencia together and I know that he has a lot of quality.”
“It is clear that if people know me through football, they would think I am one of the most hated players in football, that is clear.”
“With time we all improve.”
“Cristiano is a beast.”
“What gives Messi an extra dimension is that he always remains calm. Whatever happens, nothing affects him and the way he plays. He is a star, the best in the world and he shows it year after year.”
“Modric is a great player, one of the best in the world. But Messi is like at a separate table, plays at another level.”
“When you do things wrong you realise it yourself. You don't need anyone to tell you.”
“Each person has their way of being.”
“There is no comparison between the two of them. The debate will always be there and you have to respect Cristiano. It would be foolish not to respect him. He is a great player. But whoever likes football will think Leo is the best.”
“Argentina is immensely better with him than without him. They should be proud to have Messi in their national team.”
“Messi is simply unique. We are never going to find another player like him, and Barcelona will miss him when he retires.”
“No-one can replace Leo, he makes any team far better and guarantees you at least 20 goals a season.”