When you play a match, it is statistically proven that players actually have the ball 3 minutes on average ... So, the most important thing is: what do you do during those 87 minutes when you do not have the ball. That is what determines wether you're a good player or not.

Italy cannot beat you but you can lose to Italy.

Football is about making mistakes. Who makes the most, loses the game.

I don't want to be a thief of my own wallet.

It is better to fail with your own vision than to fail with another man's vision.

He has been outstanding. [Manuel] Neuer is an extraordinary goalkeeper, who would deserve to win it.

If I wanted you to understand it, I would have explained it better.