Athlete

We need to remain true to our style of play and do everything the coach tells us to do.

Real Madrid are an exemplary club. I would never have had the chance to play for this club for such a long period had I really been such a crazy, violent player.

Every minute I spend near Ancelotti I am breathing in football. He likes to really be immersed in football. As a former player and as a coach who knows our needs, it is a privilege to work with him and share time with him because he teaches us a lot.

When I got here with Real Madrid, the truth is they responded very well. I know that the people like me, they love me, they have a lot of warmth for me. I'm enchanted for that warmth and love they've shown.

I try and play as clean as possible and not commit fouls. But in my position it is not easy to play without giving away free kicks.

I do not like to lose, which is why I try my hardest when I play.

It's normal that people have a distorted image of Cristiano because the press nowadays focus more on the issues off the pitch. But Cristiano is very professional. He is very focused on his football and he follows the timetable exactly. He is a humble man, despite of all his surroundings. He doesn't lose sight of the fact that he's from Madeira.

We, Portuguese, make this country very big.

The Besiktas fans are very passionate. When you go out onto the pitch the noise coming from the stands always hits you.

I give my body and soul to defend this club and for all the fans who come to see us. I have never thought about leaving. I really like being at Madrid, the fans like me and I like them.

We're professionals, we have to deal with criticism. We get talked about a lot but we have to focus on doing our job well.

We have always felt the support of the Portuguese people. We are a small country, but with many qualities.

We always try to win, but it isn't possible all the time.

If the fans are happy with me it is due to how I perform on the pitch.

Everyone's opinions have to be respected. The coach has his, we have ours, the media have theirs.

Little by little I want to become more free and start going forward but I know that the first thing I have to do is defend.

We need to work with great humility.

Is there a team in the world that would not be stronger with Cristiano Ronaldo? I don't think so.

Iker is a player who is part of Madrid. He's an institution, both in this club and in Spain.

People talk without knowing the real Cristiano. He's a normal person with normal habits like us. He likes his relatives. He loves his sons. He stresses the importance of being a father which I think is important. He's does this perfectly and naturally.