Everyone's been so quick to say that I'm really thick or I haven't got a brain. People will think whatever they want to think.

I just want people to see me as a hard-working footballer and someone who is passionate about the game.

I knew it was my time to retire, when I saw Messi running past me.

Every situation has changed me as a person.

I respect all religions, but I'm not a deeply religious person. But I try and live life in the right way, respecting other people. I wasn't brought up in a religious way, but I believe there's something out there that looks after you.

I am always going to have problems with the paparazzi. I have had two men outside my house for the last two years, which is frightening at times, but that is my life unfortunately.

I don't have time for hobbies. At the end of the day, I treat my job as a hobby. It's something I love doing.