My toughest opponent? Scholes of Manchester. He is the complete midfielder.

I once cried because I had no shoes to play soccer, but one day, I met a man who had no feet.

We must not let ourselves get driven off course, no matter what happens we must stick to our natural game.

Sometimes words are harder than blows.

I was lucky to come from a difficult area. It teaches you not just about football but also life. There were lots of kids from different races and poor families. People had to struggle to get through the day.

Football boots are very technical and have lots of specific requirements.

It's the first time it's happened to me and maybe the last. It's a strange sensation, not normal for me. I can't remember scoring three goals, even when I was a kid.