Often there is a wall between the journalist and the star because there is usually not much time to get to know a person, and the star is always asked the same questions, and may be defensive.

If I'd wanted to be an individual, I'd have taken up tennis.

I am very fit and by playing sweeper I can control the speed of the game.

I like stubborn players. At least they have an opinion. If they are right or wrong, this doesn't matter for me.

I'm looking forward to seeing some sexy football.

You have to be open to everything.

You can't live in history. You've got to build for the future.