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.

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

Ronaldinho is total class - a very, very great player. He is quick, powerful, and has extraordinary technical qualities. He is a dribbler but is also a player who can make the play for his teammates. He's not really a No.10, a true organizer. He's more a second attacker who can score goals and has the vision to make them.

We were a family who had come from nothing and now we had respect from French people of all sorts.

You can't get bored of winning. You can win 10 games in a row but you keep the same will to snatch the 11th. You always need more.

It doesn't matter how many times you win an award, it is always very special.

I am supposed to set an example to young players.