Oscar

“My father loved to play the game, he never became a professional but when he was younger everyone would say he was good enough and when I heard people talking about him, I wanted to emulate him. So I started to play.”

“At Chelsea we are expected to win every game.”

“It's like a dream for me, participating in the Olympics, it's so important for my career and I hope to win the gold medal here.”

“Everyone knows my quality... and the way I play.”

“I chose Chelsea because I always wanted to play in Europe for one of the biggest clubs. And I'm glad I did.”

“I am one of the pioneers, along with those players who went before me, and I'm coming to China to help the league and help more players get to know this league.”

“Religion is an important part of life and culture in Brazil, very important to us as Brazilians.”

“When I was talking with Shanghai, I was talking to big clubs from Europe, as well. There was Atletico Madrid, who I almost joined. I liked them very much and what they were offering me at the time. There was also Juventus, Inter Milan, and AC Milan. I had some options.”

“I play with players in the Brazilian national team who are similar to those at Chelsea - Kaka, Neymar.”

“It is good for football that the game grows in new areas of the world.”

“I have always worn the No.10 shirt when I played at lower levels and, obviously, my reference point was always Pele and then Ronaldinho.”

“Didier is a Chelsea legend and a senior player. I am happy for him to take the 11 and for me to take the 8.”

“It's always a dream to play for the national team.”

“I came from a social background in Brazil that is very poor. We didn't have anything.”

“I can't stop, I always have to try and keep a good pace and that's what I'll do.”

“To win an Olympic gold would be very special for me.”

“In Brazil, we have the culture to try to conquer the refs.”

“In Brazil, there is a different type of football, but I think I am seen as an elegant type of ball player, who is creating for other people.”

“I have been a midfielder who is a regular goalscorer and scoring 20 in a season was normal for me.”

“I have always wanted to play in the Champions League and who wouldn't want to play for the European champions?”