I always had the same style of play. I didn't really worry about people kicking me.

When it comes to being badass nothing beats this It took me 17 years and 114 days to become an overnight success.

Something deep in my character allows me to take the hits and get on with trying to win.

Of course money takes that worry out of your life and enables you to provide for your family - but if it was playing professional football for free or choose another living, then I would choose football every time.

I've never stopped being Argentine, and I've never wanted to. I feel very proud of being Argentine, even though I left there. I've been clear about this since I was very young, and I never wanted to change.

I had said I didn't mind which shirt I played in, but coming from Diego, № 10 is very special.

Many years ago when I first started my career Maradona told me "to enjoy and play as you know", and that's stayed with me ever since and is the best advice I've been given.