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.

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

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.

Messi is on a different level. The fact he is doing what he is year after year says that he is the best of all time.

Terrorism is the war of the weak and war is the terrorism of the strong.

When someone is happy and satisfied with himself and things around him, divine grace resides at his face.

Stay beautiful, stay positive, and remember that you matter in this world.

President Obama chose politics over leadership. 'Hope' and 'Change' have become bait-and-switch.

Women who can, do. Those who can't become feminists.

Do not try to live forever. You will not succeed.

Willing is not enough, we must do.

I'm always trying to do something different and trying to keep myself amused.

I'll follow thee and make a heaven of hell, To die upon the hand I love so well

You can literally force yourself to be courteous, happy and enthusiastic with every person you meet. After you have forced yourself to be so for a short period of time... the habit takes over.