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.

Every one is special. Especially after the disappointment of last year, losing out on the last day, it is a great achievement by the lads.

I am proud of my black roots and of the black blood that runs in my veins.

I had an early taste of fame. I was 20, going out with TV presenter Dani Behr and we'd have paparazzi chasing us. I'm not comfortable being photographed, though I accept it is part of the job. I had to ask myself, 'What comes first, being a celebrity or footballer?

I hope this match never ends. When the match ends, the memories begin.

Messi is probably the best player of the last 20 years.

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.