Sergio Busquets

“You can't obviously predict the future, but I am a fan of the United States and soccer over there continues to grow.”

“I don't have Twitter.”

“At times, I lack privacy.”

“Among players, coaches, people who know football, yes I feel I get recognition.”

“To reach the appearance total of Xavi is impossible, I'm not thinking about that.”

“Figo was my hero. Then he joined Madrid. Barca fans hated him for that. It was impossible for him to be a hero any more, but now that I'm a professional, I see things differently.”

“For us, Messi is the best.”

“I can be the only defensive midfielder and try and break up play. Or I can play a little more forward.”

“For me it's best to play midfield but if the team needs it, I can play anywhere.”

“It's great playing alongside Xavi and Iniesta because you know that you're always going to get the ball cleanly from them.”

“There are no pretensions where I'm from.”

“Messi is really unpredictable. He's head-and-shoulders above everyone. Undeniably.”

“The impact of Luis Enrique has been very positive. He has very clear ideas about football and we've absorbed them.”

“I genuinely enjoy watching the full-back run up the pitch and going across to fill in.”

“La Liga has the best teams, who fight for all the European trophies, so it's very difficult to win.”

“For me, a Catalan, who plays for Barca, for me to play in Madrid - that would be very difficult.”

“I do not have a very peaceful life.”

“As kids we'd be forever shooting at dad and I started as a striker, but I eventually became a pivote, the position I like most and best suits my characteristics.”

“We need to improve each season.”

“Without my team-mates I could not do anything.”