I have the chance to do for a living what I like the most in life, and that's playing football. I can make people happy and enjoy myself at the same time.

Henry is a beautiful player and has got complete technique, I adore watching him. I respect him very much as a man and as a footballer. He reminds me of myself.

My heroes were always soccer players.

It was lovely to receive the affection from some of the supporters of our biggest rival, ... It doesn't happen to you very often in your career.

No one has nicer teeth than me. Why would anyone laugh at my lovely teeth?

I still have a video of my father, which I watch before every game I play for Brazil. It gives me strength, makes me determined.

I learned all about life with a ball at my feet