In some ways England is more liberal than France, but I also find it more intrusive. But when you go abroad you have to accept the ways of where you live. I have to respect that.

What makes him special? He has a mixture of physical talent and technical ability, as well as remarkable intelligence and above all a great passion for the game.

If you don't question the officials' role then you've got to ask what they are doing

Football is an art, like dancing is an art - but only when it's well done does it become an art.

We played a whole season unbeaten but you did not see me every week jumping on the tables. Once it's over it's over and you do in the next one as well as you can. Plenty of managers who have won the Champions League will not be considered great managers.

You weren’t world-class when Arsenal signed you.

I didn't know the English were good at swimming. I have been in this country for 12 years and I haven't seen a swimming pool.