I want to be the strongest player in the world and score a lot of goals. To do that, I have to improve in every area.

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

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.

For me, my mother is everything.

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 can win the Ballon d'Or, but only if Messi's level drops a bit. It will be very complicated to do so if he keeps up his current form. I really believe I can win the award, but there's not much I can do if Messi maintains this level.

When I lose my temper it's because I decide to. If I do something it's because I want to do it.