Athlete

I don't like the word 'revenge' so much in football.

Every player who plays at Bayern Munich knows that Bayern Munich is a particularly special club. Whenever we lose, then it is lashed onto almost immediately by the media, regardless whether it is a friendly or losing the away game in a Champions League tie 1-0.

You need a really good mix between young and old, between experienced and hungry players.

You have to respect the opponent as much as possible.

I respect Cristiano Ronaldo. He has had a superb career.

You should never surrender, never give up.

I never enjoyed being taken off as a striker.

It's very interesting to observe how highly the Bundesliga is spoken of abroad, from the overall quality to the stadiums, the family-friendly atmosphere, and the football itself.

You can play just as offensively with one striker as with two.

The creed of Bayern has always been to never give up, always on, always higher, always more successful.

Please respect me and my work.

I know myself that we goalscorers are selfish and always thinking about our goalscoring ratio.

It is extremely important to play in a good atmosphere. Fans are part of that. Without them and without loud support, football is without emotions.

For me, there are no 'between players' in football. For me, there are clear positions and clear characteristics for all players.

If you win the Champions League, you become known across the globe, but the World Cup has always thrown up new stars and developments.

Bayern know how to celebrate on a big scale.

If you are at Bayern and lose to Dortmund, it is common that the media voices criticism.

When I was at Madrid, I knew even by the December of that season that I would be sacked, and if they hadn't dismissed me, I would have resigned.

After 50 years as a player and a coach, I will not become a functionary. That's not my world.

Any opponent can be a stumbling block.