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Make yourself your role model, because people who do not have qualities depend on the qualities of others to shape their own qualities.
Of course Messi could handle a cold Tuesday night in Stoke. He'd be drinking tea and relaxing beforehand. Me? I'd probably be the same.
I was so obsessed with football that you could say I was taking the goal home with me at night. And then one day the system fell apart.
It's part of my game to occasionally send a message, one that may be unpopular to the outside world, but can be important for the team.
If I have children, and they were supporters of Madrid, it would be very unlucky, but they would be brought up knowing about Barcelona.
I wouldn't want to get my pigeon chest out in front of anyone. I don't think the world needs it. I'd probably get a yellow card anyway.
I once bought an ill-advised half cashmere, half camel hair jumper for £800, then ruined it by spilling a pint of Guinness all over it.
People wonder why I smile a lot. It is because I am doing what I love best: to play football for people who love me. It makes me happy.
By God's grace and strength of my work, I've managed to build a respectable image that I use to serve both my continent and my country.
I have dreamed of Brazil all my life. As a child, I had videos of Brazil, of their World Cup wins, of Pele, and of all the big players.
Protecting the environment is really important to everyone's welfare - that of our children, as well as that of the future generations.
I am proud of where I come from and never forget the people I grew up with. Wherever I go, La Castellane is where I want to go back to.
I've got a great life that I really enjoy. But there is something chewing at me inside: that adrenaline rush from football, I miss that.
This is Manchester United; we have the capacity to buy new players, we have the best players in the world. But I think it's good for me.
When there is a solid base of Italian players, those who come in take their example, and then everyone is working in the same direction.
How many times do you get to play in Portland in front of how many thousands of people? That's the kind of environment we want to be in.
Women who choose to stay home and raise their families make one of the most valuable contributions to society. as far as I am concerned.
Having the opportunity to join the FOX family as a soccer analyst in their Moscow studio for what will be my third World Cup is amazing.
Players must understand that if they go after more lucrative contracts, then they forfeit their chances of playing in the national team.
Many times, my role was to work as a link between the coaches and the players; it was to be a leader. That was something natural for me.
I know I'm a good professional, I know that no one's harder on me than myself and that's never going to change, under any circumstances.
At other clubs I have been, at Juventus, at Barca, we had two 'ships': one for the domestic league and another for the Champions League.
It's the old story: do you want a normal car, or something top of the range? That is how I am - the older I am, the more expensive I am!
The weather was so cold in Lisbon when I arrived. I decided, 'Let's grow the hair to hide my ears.' And after that, it became nice hair.
Eventually, the truth comes out in sport and in life. When you win, you're praised, and when you lose, you're criticized. That's normal.
While the coach is entitled to celebrate the team's victories, there is a manner and a way of doing so without aggravating the opponent.
Chelsea are a big club - we have to win titles and to qualify for the Champions League. There's a lot to do, but we'll try to do it all.
Playing further up the pitch, you have more opportunities to score and provide assists, and it's something I liked right from the start.
I'm disappearing from twitter for a while. Need a break from the bile. Local prejudice just seems to bring out the worst in some people.
He can't kick with his left foot, he can't head a ball, he can't tackle and he doesn't score many goals. Apart from that he's all right.
You try to do the best for your club, and you also create relationships and friendships - with Neymar, my relationship is really strong.
I didn't have to leave Celtic and go to England for money. It wasn't worth the hassle, and my wife and children felt settled in Glasgow.
If you have the ball, you must make the field as big as possible, and if you don't have the ball, you must make it as small as possible.
I love to get to Dubai. It's an impressive place, and you can do lots of different things there - beach, shopping, and other fun things.
At Liverpool and England, it's about moving forward and going in the right direction, and you don't want to be left behind by any means.
If I was 19, 20, 18, and I had the chance to play with first-team players of Manchester United, I will definitely try to take my chance.
Back home in Germany, football people think very highly of Arsene Wenger. They listen to what he has to say and admire his achievements.
If I come on for 10 minutes and play well, I can't go home and tell everyone, 'I played a great 10 minutes.' I have to play the full 90.
I feel fit and well - I know that I have to look after my health, but turning 30 is no reason to start considering the end of my career.
I think it's important to be thinking about your personal life and your family not just when you've retired but also during your career.
I've never measured success in terms of trophies. I would never say, 'If I have never won the Champions League, I am not happy in life.'
We have seen that many teams, both in La Liga and the Premier League, have the economic capacity to steal a star from an important team.
I feel in my heart it is right to continue to kneel during the national anthem, and I will do whatever I can to be part of the solution.
I try to be a good role model for my son, my family, my friends, and then I try to be a good role model for the rest of the people, too.
I have helped Barcelona win titles and I want to do exactly the same thing at Chelsea, because ultimately we are all here to win things.
I am constantly being asked about individuals. The only way to win is as a team. Football is not about one or two or three star players.
In my opinion, whenever I've been given the opportunity to play, I've done well and scored goals, and that will continue to be the case.
Pierluigi Gollini is a highly-rated goalkeeper in Italy, he's young, a good shot-stopper, he comes for crosses, he's good with his feet.
I like young players when they are still open to learn and behave normally, not driving a Porsche after three matches in the first team.
I enjoyed Wembley like all the managers before me, and I would hope that games would still be played there by the England national team.