If I can have the chance to be the best ever, then that would be perfect.

After dating for five years, my relationship with Irina Shayk has come to an end. We believed it would be best for both of us to take this step now. I wish Irina the greatest happiness.

For me Sir Alex was my father in football. He was crucial in my career and, outside football, was a great human being with me. Talent isn't everything. You can have it from the cradle, but it is necessary to learn the trade to be the best.

The one thing that I really dislike, is being alone.

For me, he is an exceptional player.

I know I'm a good professional, I know that no one's harder on me than myself and that's never going to change, under any circumstances.

My free-kick secret? I just look at the net and say take the kick, Cristiano.