Messi is a genius. He has everything. When I watch him, I see a player who is very, very skilful, very clever and his left foot is like Diego Maradona's.

Penalty shooting is always an uncertain affair because there is a lot of luck involved.

We should not compare humans to God, but Messi is a godly player.

The World Cup tournament overall and, naturally, the new stadiums at its heart, are the ideal platform to portray Germany as a positive and exceptional location, and above all of course, as a highly capable economic location.

Sometimes, in the dressing room, I think I am in Hollywood.

George Best was one of the most talented players of all time and probably the best footballer who never made it to a major world final.

The Olympic stadium may have been built only in the early 1970s but it was clear for a long time it had no future. For many reasons it is not good enough for modern football and today's fans.