I was the classic midfield organiser who could also score goals.

When I follow the finals of the European Cups, I look at all the aspects surrounding protocol, to get some ideas. I am interested in personalities, sponsors and the stands. But as soon as the whistle goes, it's all on the pitch.

Beckham in Paris will certainly be good for shopping. I love this player but he is not the footballer he was. And if he comes to Paris now it will be to do something other than football.

You know, my role as Vice Chairman is a lot less tiring than playing matches every three days.

What Zidane can do with a football, Maradona could do with an orange.

It is a game before a product, a sport before a market, a show before a business.

I was never a prisoner to my footballing status.