When I wasn't famous, I had a lot of friends, almost all of them Italian. The racism only started when I started to play football.

If I buy a Fiat Uno, I'll read that, for a man like me, a Ferrari was more suitable. If instead I buy a Ferrari, they'll write that I should have kept my feet on the ground and bought a Fiat. If I smile, I'm not serious. If I don't smile, I'm a rich sulker that doesn't enjoy having the most beautiful job in the world.

I am proud to be Italian because I was born in Italy, I grew up in Italy, I went to school in Italy and I have worked in Italy. I'm Italian.

When I decide to score, I score. I know I am strong, but I believe it is not enough yet. I can kick fine, dribble very well, but I still have to improve.

Yes, I think I am a genius, but not a rebel.

I don't celebrate because I'm only doing my job. When a postman delivers letters, does he celebrate?

You speak bad of me, I score goals.