People react to criticism in different ways, and my way is definitely to come out fighting.

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

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.

The criticism hurts sometimes and I worry about the effect on my family.

My new tattoo is Jesus being carried by three cherubs. Obviously the cherubs are my boys. At some point they are going to need to look after me. That's what they're doing in the picture. It means a lot.

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

It's one thing I like about America - they respect the sportsman. They put them up on a pedestal. They don't try to knock them down. And that's a great thing, to be respected by the whole country. It's so patriotic!