Paolo Maldini and John Terry are two of the toughest men I have met on the field.

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.

I would like my Dad to be alive so he could see what I am.

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.

My heroes were always soccer players.

God gives gifts to everyone, some can write, some can dance. He gave me the skill to play football and I am making the most of it.

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.