I have never imagined doing anything other than football, but now, thinking about it coldly, if I hadn't been a footballer, I would have been a musician.

I am passionate about music - and people think because I go to places where I can enjoy music I have to be partying. It isn't true.

Football is about joy. It's about dribbling. I favour every idea that makes the game beautiful. Every good idea has to last.

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.

The best players are always in the thick of the action. (Michael) Jordan did it with the Bulls, (Kobe) Bryant does it with the Lakers and Leo does it here. We want him to stay with us because he's the best and we wouldn't swap him for anyone.

If you're playing for five hours you don't want to score goals all the time and I loved dribbling. I could score a goal, but I preferred to dribble.

It is not just about the money, it is about what you achieve on the pitch.