I want to win the Italian league. That's why I said no to Manchester United.

My wife Danielle and I love travelling, different cultures and good weather.

Maybe 'loner' is too strong a word, but I've always enjoyed being on my own.

That thing about being an icon, the fifth Beatle, I just found it so freaky.

It seems like when I don't talk so much, people praise my performances more.

You can't let the highs get too high and you can't let the lows get too low.

In England, somewhere. I want to be at a big team, in the big leagues again.

A lot of people think I'm naturally confident. I am not naturally confident!

Prayer is the key ingredient of the church. The enemy hates it when we pray.

I enjoy spending time at home or going out for a quiet meal in a restaurant.

For Argentina I'm a central midfielder. Always have been and always will be.

I must say I personally prefer the FC Cologne anthem over the Liverpool one.

Football in Japan is highly looked upon, even more than in the rest of Asia.

I am convinced by my style of play, so I take risks without much hesitation.

If one day I start thinking about playing abroad, money won't be the reason.

When you concede in less than two minutes, it changes completely everything.

Rumours are rumours and always happen, not only at Tottenham but every team.

To say I am not mentally tired in ways and exhausted in ways would be a lie.

I want to help people in need, but I don't want people to know I'm doing it.

Every single day I wake up and commit to myself to becoming a better player.

I played at the highest level throughout my career and I'm happy about that.

We will give everything for the FA Cup, Champions League and Premier League.

The Premier League is a different kind of league, in terms of physical play.

I die in sleep, and sleep is death and death is unknown, and unknown is God.

Letting yesterday affect today will only destroy the excitement of tomorrow.

My dad just wants me to dedicate myself to playing and to focus on the ball.

It is difficult to take in that your idols are in the same place as you are.

When you play for a team like Chelsea you will have to fight for your place.

I worked hard when I played for Manchester City, Bolton, even in Fenerbahce.

At Real Madrid it is difficult to be defensive and this is my main priority.

When I go out on the streets, plenty of people still show that they like me.

If you don't score when you have chances then things start to get difficult.

Most people only see Africa in terms of poverty and war, famine and disease.

This is football, no more explanation, sometimes the best team does not win.

The last player you want the ball to go to is the best player on the planet.

No, because retiring is stopping. If I wanted to stop, I would have stopped.

My concept of drama requires obstacles, and there's no obstacles in comfort.

I was fortunate enough to grow up in a Christian home and an awesome family.

Everybody is different. Some players need a lot of rest and just be at home.

Dying is no big deal. The least of us will manage that. Living is the trick.

There are people for whom Rangers Football Club is their entire way of life.

I just hate losing and that gives you an extra determination to work harder.

If I'm staying in a hotel or I'm sleeping on my own I have the hairdryer on.

Saving the world happens one person at a time. Be at the front of the queue.

I've never scored a goal in my life without getting a pass from someone else.

First is first. That's the way I was brought up. Second or third are nowhere.

You can control two things: your work ethic and your attitude about anything.

I know it sounds crazy, but in order to run, I need something to chase after.

If a chairman sacks the manager he initially appointed, he should go as well.

I was born a trequartista, and have adapted myself to playing in other roles.

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