Athlete

I left for Madrid at 20 years old and I didn't really know how it would go.

Some players have to change their game in their careers. I did, and I like it.

I have been obsessed with the local cultures during my previous trips to the likes of Korea Republic, Japan, Malaysia, Thailand and Chinese Hong Kong and Macau.

It seems that Gerard Houllier did not appreciate my personality. It bothers him to have someone around who could stand up to him.

When I was playing for Chelsea, it was always tough to beat Albion.

With hindsight, if you want to play for Real Madrid, sacrifices need to be made but I was too young to understand. There are things I shouldn't have said or done. It was early in my career, maybe too early. I didn't know it was the only Champions League I'd win, for example.

I don't care about wages or fees, I just want to improve my football, which is a side to me that the fans aren't aware of.

It's always good for a player to be on the pitch.

I know my game and I know my qualities.

It's good to experience different things.

Football is open to anyone, especially somebody like me who grew up in the Paris suburbs.

With Chelsea... I play in blue every weekend and that's more than enough for me.

It is always good to win a game.

When you live in England you can lead a normal life.

I am a simple person, I try to do my best on the pitch and do nothing wrong both on and off the pitch.

Sometimes to rest, even to watch your team-mates from the bench, is not too bad. It is part of the game and you try to be fresh when you come on the pitch.

I have never said I wanted to leave Chelsea.

When the chance came to join a great club like Liverpool, I weighed up my options and it was obviously the best move for me.

Nowhere is the same as England and that's why so many players want to come over here. That is why I would like to finish my career over here.

My quenelle was very misunderstood.