“I never had any problems with my height. I was always the smallest kid, at school and in my teams.”

Something deep in my character allows me to take the hits and get on with trying to win.

Plastic pollution in the ocean is reaching very high levels and only together can we fight to stop this.

A child’s smile is worth more than all the money in the world.

Say more with your feet than you ever could with words.

It is very important that adults talk to children about what is happening in a way that they can understand, using simple and age-appropriate language.

The only way to achieve success is by fighting together.

Success takes sacrifice as well as talent.

Being a bit famous now gives me the opportunity to help people who really need it, especially children.

In football as in watchmaking, talent and elegance mean nothing without rigour and precision.

Three very important points to keep growing. Great team effort.

Together we will keep trying to do great things.

Health must always come first. It is an exceptional moment and we must follow the indications of both health organizations and public authorities.

Together we can change the lives of many children.

Give the opponents more than one reason to stare at your feet.

The harder you work, the harder your rivals have to work to stop you.

Anonymous heroes who endure long days and nights away from their families, so that ours are safe from COVID19.

Some fans keep booing and whistling at me because I’m handsome, rich and a great player. They envy me.

Turn any obstacle into an opportunity.

Dreams are not what you see in your sleep, dreams are things which do not let you sleep.

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.