“It was a real honour to receive the Laureus Sportsman of the Year award.”

The Coronavirus generates uncertainty, concern and a lot of sensitivity.

I always thought I wanted to play professionally, and I always knew that to do that I’d have to make a lot of sacrifices.

A good game and we’re through to the semi-finals of the cup!

You have to fight to reach your dream. You have to sacrifice and work hard for it.

I just get on with my game and let the referees do their job.

The game isn’t over, keep giving your all.

Nothing more beautiful than taking a nap with my children.

You cannot allow your desire to be a winner to be diminished by achieving success before and I believe there is room for improvement in every sportsman.

The day you think there is no improvements to be made is a sad one for any player.

It’s at times like these that mental strength and training are key.

We are at a good level. Our secret is that we play the same way against each opponent.

Money is not a motivating factor. Money doesn’t thrill me or make me play better because there are benefits to being wealthy. I’m just happy with a ball at my feet.

Nobody said it was going to be easy. One more step – Nobody said it was an easy game. Another big step.

Little by little, I’m getting better all the time. I’ve not lost the passion to play.

I always had the same style of play. I didn’t really worry about people kicking me.

I am more worried about being a good person than being the best football player in the world.

If your only goal is to become rich, you will never achieve it.

I don’t think you need any kind of backing here in the industry. I think what you achieve in your life is the result of your own talent and hard work.

Does making money excite me? No, but I have to make money for my shareholders. What excites me is achievement, doing something difficult.

Only one thing is ever guaranteed, that is that you will definitely not achieve the goal if you don’t take the shot.

To achieve your dreams, you must embrace adversity and make failure a regular part of your life. If you’re not failing, you’re probably not really moving forward.

Even the smallest achievements pave a way to great success.

Be different, to achieve big.

Not realizing what you want is a problem of knowledge. Not pursuing what you want is a problem of motivation. Not achieving what you want is a problem of persistence.