One trophy is good, but two are better. That way, when a hero wears his medals on his chest, at least his steps are level as he walks by.

Italians can't win the game against you, but you can lose the game against the Italians.

I'm not religious. In Spain all 22 players make the sign of the cross before they enter the pitch. If it works all matches must therefore end in a draw.

There’s only one moment in which you can arrive in time. If you’re not there, you’re either too early or too late.

I still have a lot of room for improvement.

Football is about having the best offensive play possible. I always like to play offensive football, and nobody will convince me otherwise.

For the world of football, Messi is a treasure because he is role model for children around the world... Messi will be the player to win the most Ballons d'Or in history. He will win five, six, seven. He is incomparable. He's in a different league.