The type of game I play, I'm going to pick injuries and suspensions, unfortunately.

If it had come to a fight, Patrick [Vieira] could probably have killed me.

I hate losing in training, I'm always arguing, having a go at everybody. I take my job very seriously.'

Before the game there was all this stuff about anti-racism and anti-bullying. It would be a good idea to start wearing wristbands for anti-diving.

Sometimes you wonder, do referees understand the game of football?

I love it when the team scores... the lads are always giving me stick because of it, but I'm just so happy I can't help it.

If you love Senegal so much, why don't you play for them?