I still remember when my teacher told me that football wouldn't give me anything to eat

I'm ready to lose my life if that's what Portugal needs to win. I'll play vs USA even if I play with one leg.

I'm aware that, whatever the circumstances, there will always be speculation about me.

We've had some great players at this club in my 20 years, but he's up with the best.

Dreams are not what you see in your sleep, dreams are things which do not let you sleep.

I'm always trying to be the best, on and off the pitch, is also very important. I've always taken things very seriously, since I was very young, and that's reflected in my career. Always being nominated, winning trophies for the club or individual awards, that's the culmination of many years of dedication, hard work and professionalism and that makes me very happy.

I am not a perfectionist, but I like to feel that things are done well. More important than that, I feel an endless need to learn, to improve, to evolve, not only to please the coach and the fans, but also to feel satisfied with myself. It is my conviction that here are no limits to learning, and that it can never stop, no matter what our age.