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.

FROM THE FIRST DAY YOU ARE TOLD IF YOU WANT TO BE THE BEST THEN STAY OUT THE NIGHTCLUBS!

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.

I never think about the play or visualize anything. I do what comes to me at that moment. Instinct. It has always been that way.

I am more worried about being a good person than being the best football player in the world

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

From the age of three, I played every day-morning, afternoon and night.