Without football, my life is worth nothing.

I prefer other people to make judgments about the way I play and to characterize me, rather me describe myself.

Some fans keep booing and whistling at me because I'm handsome, rich and a great player. They envy me.

I am always motivated. I am ambitious and I want to always improve.

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.

I don't consider myself as the best player in the world. I'm not obsessed with individual titles. I'm much more interested in being part of a team which wins trophies.

We saw that he plays with his heart too. He obviously loves the game so much and was distraught to lose in the final. Seeing him cry nearly got me going too.