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“Every time I hear the fans, it's exciting. It gives me a great feeling because I know it comes from their heart.”
“For a player it's an amazing experience to be at Real Madrid. I matured a lot there, principally as a person.”
“It's important for me to keep improving.”
“Every player would love to play a tournament like the World Cup at home.”
“At Madrid, pressure is normal.”
“When I talk to my colleagues from the national team, they always talk to me about Real Madrid.”
“Jose Mourinho was a difficult coach for me, and we had a respectful but complicated relationship. When I thought he would give me a chance, I couldn't prove to him that I was in good shape.”
“My feelings in regards to the national team are simple: If the manager thinks I can be of use, I will be ready for the call.”
“I'm not just about being an ambassador of Christ. I'm here also, talking with friends, being the same person that I always am.”
“It's not easy to decide what is best for you in the future.”
“I have good memories of Real Madrid. Professionally, it was a difficult period, but my experience there was very good in all senses, as I grew a lot, learned many things, and lived with great champions.”
“I would love to have a career like Zinedine Zidane. He stopped playing, took some time, realised he liked coaching, and started working in the youth academy. I could follow a similar path.”
“I am always grateful to my team-mates at Milan for what we achieved.”
“People talk about the history of Manchester United or Liverpool, but look what Arsenal achieved with the team of Thierry Henry and Patrick Vieira.”
“It's incredible to win an individual award in a team sport and also one where everybody wants to be able to say, 'I'm the best.'”
“Dani Alves is amazing.”
“England have always had individually strong players, and I am a huge fan of Stevie Gerrard, who has the heart of a lion and is the icon of the modern footballer with his ability to attack and defend so well.”
“His ambition for victory sets Mourinho apart. He wants to win every game, so he prepares all the smallest details; in training, at the game, everything. I loved to work with him.”
“A World Cup without Argentina isn't good.”
“Every championship that Brazil participates, we have the responsibility to win - every time. So when we don't win, it's considered as a failure.”