Alex Ferguson is the best manager I've ever had at this level. Well, he's the only manager I've actually had at this level. But he's the best manager I've ever had.

Joining Real Madrid is a dream come true.

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.

To play with Zinedine Zidane was the biggest honour I have had in my career...

I still look at myself and want to improve.

Being a dad is more important than football.

I like nice clothes, whether they're dodgy or not.