When I arrived in France, it was very, very difficult. Not because I was in France - I could have been anywhere - but because I was so far, far away from my parents. I missed them so much.

Everyone knows Cristiano Ronaldo is better than Messi, not only me, but for some it's hard to recognize that.

Our number one opponents are not Liverpool, Arsenal or Manchester United. It is ourselves at Chelsea.

In football, the good thing is things can change in a second.

He predicts things. I have often heard him say things which are proved right minutes later. Its really impressive - almost mystical.

I believe a lot in destiny and I think that if something didn't happen, it was for a reason.

Football can generate excitement and bring people together.