Football Player

To be at Real Madrid, it means that you're a mature player, even if you're very young.

As athletes, it is our responsibility to be role models. But we are not superheroes.

I've read that some people believe I don't respect the fans' opinions, but that is not true.

Until I was 16 years old, I didn't even know there was a Champions League.

Leaving Madrid has never crossed my mind, I trust myself more than any other person and there is no reason to leave.

When the best team loses it is a failure.

Madrid is a club that gives big players what they need.

We know that Xabi Alonso has done a lot for Real Madrid, but this is Real and when a good player leaves, another good player comes in.

Playing with Kaka is easy, as is Raul. They are very intelligent and they know what to do at each moment. With these types of players, with such quality, it is easy to get in tune with.

I feel a lot of love for Real because for me it is the biggest club in the world and my home.

I love going to the theatre.

Cristiano is not obsessed with scoring goals. Goals always come in the end when he works hard and the team works hard, too.

I am a professional who works hard every day to improve and I work for my club, my family and my fans.

I wanted little kids in Brazil to look at me like I used to look at Roberto Carlos. I wanted them to start growing their hair out because of Marcelo, you know?

It is very complicated to play here at Camp Nou.

Cristiano is a fantastic player, maybe the best. For me it is a great honour to play with him. You just have to pass him the ball and he does the rest.

Being captain of Real Madrid is an honour and a big responsibility.

It's hard to play when you're whistled but you have to train like Benzema does, face it like he does.

Zizou was very good to me as he was a professional, and I did everything for him; I ran, I fought, I played injured. Practically, I gave everything for Zidane.

Cristiano and Messi are different. Each one has their own history and credit.