He predicts things. I have often heard him say things which are proved right minutes later. Its really impressive - almost mystical.

Everyone knows Cristiano Ronaldo is better than Messi, not only me, but for some it's hard to recognize that.

I have won many trophies in my time, but nothing will ever top helping win the battle for peace in my country.

I believe a lot in destiny and I think that if something didn't happen, it was for a reason.

Our number one opponents are not Liverpool, Arsenal or Manchester United. It is ourselves at Chelsea.

People have an opinion of Africa and it is not so good, but we have to let sport unite us all.

When I arrived in France, it was very, very difficult. Not because I was in France - I could have been anywhere - but because I was so far, far away from my parents. I missed them so much.

In football, the good thing is things can change in a second.

Coaches can teach you two things: confidence and technique.

When you don't win games, yeah, you lose confidence. That's normal.

All the fans know my love for Chelsea and I hope to be back here in the future in another role.

People tend to romanticise consciousness, as if it’s something spiritual. It’s just a word we use to describe complexity.

Be honest with yourself, face your feelings and what they really mean, then you will be able to deal with them and move on.

Philippians 1:21 is very special to me because it helps to keep my life centered.

People still talk about a British sense of humour, or French slapstick or how the Germans have no sense of humour - and it's just rubbish. I do strongly feel that we are all the bloody same.

... we are the products of our past. ... a web of complexities.

I made this my rule: When the Lord commands, do it.

The Clique: The only thing harder then getting in is staying in.

Stand up - above the crowd. Even if you've gotta shout out loud!

Love is a great thing, yea, a great and thorough good. By itself it makes what is heavy light; and bears evenly all that is uneven.