The 1984 European Championships were held in France and that was something important. I felt on form then, even though I was practically always injured at all the World Cups. It's a great memory. But in any case, the past is past.

At Euro '92 itself, we bowed out to the eventual winners, Denmark, in our final group match.

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

Messi is the great player of this generation, like there were great players in other generations.

Footballing qualities can be developed, but Stoichkov is a player with character and inborn talent. I've seen him produce fantastic plays even from impossible situations... I couldn't believe it, when I heard that I used to be his idol.

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

The European Commission says that people who are working the country can play in the national team. Perhaps Didier Drogba can play for England after five years. We have to protect against that.