Ive known since I went to the national team when I was very young that I was a different bird.

Soccer's not a game that you can restrict players, especially creative players and players who have proven themselves at that level.

Ive known since I went to the national team when I was very young that I was a different bird.

Coaches give you too much information. Ive been allowed to develop that intuitive ability in my career and lifetime.

I couldnt change who I am; I couldnt change the kind of player I am.

You can't ask every player to do the same thing. That's why we have amazing midfielders, defenders, forwards and keepers. You can't ask them to be of the same mold.

I am somebody who... - I'm not saying I'm perfect, but I need that freedom, that ability to make mistakes out there. Because there's a fine line between making a mistake or being brilliant.