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I'm not one to think of burying my head in the sand - I've always been a positive person and still am now.
It was a fair decision, the penalty, even though it was debatable whether it was inside or outside the box
We can't replace Gary Speed - where do you get an experienced player like him with a left foot and a head?
I think about Milan from morning to night, and there is certainly no lack of effort and desire on my part.
I had a great time with Botafogo, and I am sure they will acquit themselves very well in the Libertadores.
You always want to score as many goals as possible, but the most important thing is if the team does well.
I never hid my move to Real Madrid was almost done... my fate changed, and I arrived at Barcelona instead.
I went see the horror thriller, Hannibal. I am a massive fan of Anthony Hopkins. He is superb in the film.
I just want to play for a competitive team that will offer me the best possible opportunity to win titles.
When I go on a pitch, I just try to enjoy it as much as I can. The more you enjoy it, the better you play.
It all went wrong with football, the thing I loved most of all, and from there, my life slowly fell apart.
Away from football, life is not just football. People do not see it how life goes on for us off the field.
My life goes in four-year cycles. The World Cup is every four years and the Olympics are every four years.
Choose the best player for every position, and you'll end up not with a strong XI, but with 11 strong 1's.
I feel privileged to play for Manchester United. It is something, when I'm old, I will always be proud of.
I would be doing anything to avoid a 9-5 job and high heels. Lifeguard, beach volleyball player, whatever.
I have my life. I have my values. And compared with much of society, especially football, that is radical.
In the nicest possible way, my first job was at Sainsbury's - my mum worked there, and I was a bag packer.
Any person who has reached an elite level has had to start somewhere, and it's all from grass-roots level.
I definitely want to be involved but only while I think I can make a contribution and I make a difference.
I have fun like a child in the street. When the day comes when I'm not enjoying it, I will leave football.
This season is my most special and most cherished. All my focus is on getting that championship back here.
I'm an emotional person, and I externalise my feelings a lot with some things, but I'm strong with others.
It's easier to fine tune in club football, and you have the chance to win the Champions League every year.
My dad used to take me and my brothers to the park to play football all the time. I remember every moment.
Some people are allergic to your success. Such people...when you smile...they cry, and wish you were dead.
I think it's getting tougher and tougher, all the big teams are getting stronger and there's more of them.
I basically run on two hamstrings on my right leg and three on the other. I'm losing a third of the power.
With self-acceptance, we have the ability to choose compassion and forgiveness over anger and self-hatred.
Every team going to Brazil 2014 will be there to win, and it's going to be a fiercely contested World Cup.
Sometimes things don't go exactly as you'd wish. You have to be mentally strong to overcome those moments.
People must not lose sight of the fact that football is a game. I would find it healthy that it remain so.
If you are good on the pitch, good in training, you will have your chance. I'm not worried about my place.
We have always felt the support of the Portuguese people. We are a small country, but with many qualities.
The way I played, Tottenham was the best phase of my career. It's always a warm feeling when I think back.
I have always wanted to come and play in MLS so it’s the perfect combination for me and a dream come true.
With his incredible attitude, with his incredible winning mentality, Cristiano Ronaldo is a unique player.
There's never been completion in my football career because I've always been striving for that next thing.
I'm used to playing in the Premier League now. I'm confident, and all my team-mates are confident with me.
In personal terms, Ibra is a great guy. He's a serious guy, who makes fun of you when you least expect it.
The only thing Chelsea and Manchester City have in common is the fact that both clubs have a lot of money.
What makes the difference between a great player and just a normal player is dedication, work, commitment.
It's not about me, it's about how I can help my team to achieve more. And I do that through scoring goals.
It's easy to just go out and buy a $200 piece of clothing. The real challenge is finding it for half that.
Confidence is on one side of the line, and self-belief is on another. People all think those are mixed up.
Iniesta - he is the Zinedine Zidane of the team, because he can do whatever you want him to with the ball.
We must not let ourselves get driven off course, no matter what happens we must stick to our natural game.
Of course, it is difficult to arrive at a big team in the first place, but it is even harder to stay there.
When I take my free-kicks, I think in Portuguese, and at most, I'll do the celebrating in my native tongue.
Messi or Ronaldo best player in the world? In the world, I would say Ronaldo. Messi is from another planet.