It takes sacrifice as well as talent.

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

I NEVER LOOK BACK AT WHAT I HAVE ACHIEVED BECAUSE I AM ALWAYS LOOKING AT THE FUTURE. I CAN LOOK BACK AT WHAT I HAVE ACHIEVED WHEN I AM RETIRED - BUT UNTIL THEN IT IS ALL ABOUT FOCUS.

I repeat what I always say: I want the best for Argentina in every way. I never try to make trouble for anybody.

Ronaldo was my hero. I loved watching players like Zidane, Ronaldinho and Rivaldo, but Ronaldo was the best striker I've ever seen. He was so fast he could score from nothing and could shoot the ball better than anyone I've ever seen.

My ambition is always to get better and better.

You know as a player that you won’t have many opportunities to play in World Cups - so you have to take them when you can.