Messi, he's exceptional. When you watch him, you feel there's a child inside him and he is making some childhood dream come true. He's a Great Player, not only for today but also tomorrow.

We all have common frailties but we need to treasure friends more.

You may find another Beckham or Ronaldo, but never ever will you find another Sir Alex Ferguson.

I don't think the world of football is so serious. It's important to have distance about things and about yourself. If we believe we are kings or gods, we become crazy. We all know it's a game and we all enjoy it together.

I don't think we can be entirely happy seeing such misery around us.

I play with passion and fire. I have to accept that sometimes this fire does harm.

Domenech is the worst coach France have had since Louis XVI.