You get yourself prepared for a big game, you get yourself up for it. Then afterwards you don't sleep or eat properly.

Many players want to make as much money as they can and change teams for ten grand. How is that going to make much difference to their lives?

Where does it stop? You get offered money for your wedding, then for your kids, new houses, holidays... We earn enough from football and sponsorships, why do you need any more?

I'm not comfortable being photographed, though I accept it is part of the job.

Ander is a fantastic young player, with great energy and creativity. We believe him to be one of the brightest young prospects in Spain and I am certain he will be a big hit with the United fans. I’m delighted he has made the decision to come to Manchester and play his part in the club’s future.

Looking at me from the outside, it is not very obvious, I know half my family is black and I feel close to their culture and their color.

What you've got to realise is that footballers, and me in particular, have seen everything in the changing room. Everything. I've seen the manager kicking off with the players, the players kicking off with him, players fighting each other, managers fighting, everything.