Football's the biggest game in the world. America's the greatest sporting nation there is. To play some part in putting those two things together: why wouldn't I be excited about that?

Our performance during this World Cup has not been enough to progress further and both myself and all the players regret that and are hurt more than people realise.

At the end of the day, I'm a footballer who has played at some of the biggest football clubs in the world and played with some of the best players in the world.

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've got my wife. I've got my four kids. I've got parents, grandparents still, and three really good friends. It's all you need. I'd rather have three really good friends than 20 good friends.

Like any parent, I just want the best for my kids, whatever they decide to do. They will choose what path they want to follow, and we will always be there to encourage them.

As a footballer you always want to test yourself against the best.