I would be ready to become a dad if I was with the right person. I'd like a boy, though. Because they're in charge.

Is instinct in the head or in the heart? Off the field, I follow my good instincts which steer me in the right direction. Sometimes on the field my head leads me astray. That's what I believe.

It surprises me how much children like me, you know? If they look at me as an example, I have a big responsibility.

Sometimes in football you deserve to win but lose. Other times you deserve to lose or draw but you win. That is the game, and it's why I've always said you should never try to predict anything in football, especially in Europe.

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.

I believe I am more intelligent than the average person.

My public image is absolutely not a fair reflection of who I am.