As soon as a free kick is given and it's anywhere near the box, I get excited. I don't really concentrate what side the keeper is on, because I always think that if I catch it as well as I can, then I can beat him whichever way he goes.

It's my responsibility to walk around the hotel with a big smile on my face and not worry about what's happened in the last game.

Coaching is not something I'm passionate about. I'm passionate about coaching kids

I've felt a little tired, but I'm only 24. I love playing football. That's my job and that's what I love doing.

We're definitely going to get Brooklyn christened, but we don't know into which religion.

My life here is perfect and I'm happy at Real Madrid so, of course, I want to stay as long as I can.

I think of Milan every day, really. I was really happy at Milanello. I love the team, the staff, everybody who works there. I love the fans. I miss Milan badly, I miss Italy. I don't miss a single [Milan] game, and I don't understand those that say that Calcio is in difficulty. It's so competitive and complete.