But I hope to maintain my credibility after I stop playing. Because, yes of course, now I play and I score goals and children all over are mad about me. Not just poor children - all children. We can make them really happy by the way we play, though I have to say that it's the poor ones that I think of most, the ones who can't come and watch the games at the stadium. We mean so much to them. That's why I'm so committed to this work. Later, after you've stopped playing, it's harder to have the same impact. But I will give it a go. I want to continue doing this kind of work for ever.

When you've got a player who does what he does at that pace this late in the game than you know you've got an invaluable talent.

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

Manchester United is still in my heart. Disappointed they didn't win the title but they are still the kings of Premier League.

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

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.

Talent is important but it is not the key point.