Because people have read those things in the newspapers, they think it is true. Ten years ago all these things I have just mentioned would have upset me.

But really, I can only be dangerous for the team in one place, and that is in the box.

I feel very strong as an individual, but as a famous footballer I know I am prone to certain things. All the media have a continuous interest for me. It varies from once a year to every day interest.

I let people say and write what they want.

As a private person I think I am now totally different from Ruud van Nistelrooy the footballer.

Losing is not in my vocabulary.

We have to be thankful to the Czechs that they did their duty. The Czech Republic won, I can't believe it. It was a huge party with all the people here.

The club [Real Madrid] has a fantastic set-up with marvellous people. The atmosphere at training is perfect - it's just wonderful

Every day I work my guts out in training, every match I play my heart out.

I personally think that we can win the World Cup. We are improving with every game. With such a young average age in the squad we can only carry on improving.

People say it is part of the game. You win some, you lose some. But not for me.

Every day holds infinite opportunities. Explore!

I refuse to believe the people of Texas and all Americans in the world have forgotten us.

Just a perfect day, problems all left alone.

Public television goes dark only in two circumstances: when a country is occupied by foreign forces or when there is a coup.

Falling in love is the right adventure for those who dislike sports and travel.

A lesser moustache, under the impact of that quick, agonised expulsion of breath, would have worked loose at the roots.

Freedom means the right to be stupid.

This is the way the mind functions: its whole interest is in that which you have not got.

Music - opera particularly - is a process which is endurable or successful only if it is achieved by people who love to collaborate.

Sin will usher in the greatest and the saddest losses that can be upon our souls.