I would be very proud if, one day, I'm held in the same esteem as George Best or Beckham. It's what I'm working hard towards.

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.

Why lie? I'm not going to be a hypocrite and say the opposite of what I think, like some others do.

I want to be one of the best players around in two or three years time, to be a decisive footballer.

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.

People are going to think I'm crazy.

We should make the most of life, enjoy it because that's the way it is!