There was huge pressure, especially before the big games. Not many people believed in us, but we believed in ourselves. We wanted to do something good and we did.

The only important thing I have to say is that my father never fought against his country.

The England team must always be respected. They always fight to the end.

Real Madrid is the most important thing that happened to me, both as a footballer and as a person.

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.

Life is full of regrets, but it doesn't pay to look back.

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