But really, I can only be dangerous for the team in one place, and that is in the box.

If you start to find that kind of luxury as a normal thing, you don't belong in the real world.

Because people have read those things in the newspapers, they think it is true. Ten years ago all these things I have just mentioned would have upset me.

People say it is part of the game. You win some, you lose some. But not for me.

Italy and Spain really are not my countries.

I feel very strong as an individual, but as a famous footballer I know I am prone to certain things. All the media have a continuous interest for me. It varies from once a year to every day interest.

As a private person I think I am now totally different from Ruud van Nistelrooy the footballer.