When you have the chance to play a Champions League final, you have to win it.

You score goals as a kid. Then you grow up stupid and become a goalkeeper.

On the field I defend our colours, love our flag and sing our anthem. I could not be more Italian than I am now.

I don't watch penalties in my hotel room. I watch naughty videos

My worst vice is gluttony. I try to keep myself under control because I'm an athlete, but once a week I like to pig out and act like a normal person.

In recent times Italy have been in a World Cup final every 12 years and I hope to still be there in 2018.

It's fine to admit being nervous - after the event. But if you tell people you're uptight before the game, it can be like, 'That guy's got problems. We can't trust him.'

Maybe I'm the only footballer who isn't interested in cars. My Lancia Y gets me around.

Only you can see what your mind is prepared to see.

I love you, " he murmurs. "Can you feel that? You. Not some destiny I think I'm called to. You. I'm with you. My strength. My soul. My heart. Feel it.

Conquer self before you desire to defeat others.

Confidence is being scared to death but getting the job done anyway.

No soul is bad enough for a fixed "hell," or good enough for a fixed "heaven," however useful the words may be as pointing to opposite states.

Nobody owes me anything. I am not at a disadvantage. I am equipped, empowered, and anointed.

There's not a sense that the person who is waiting on the table is somehow a lesser person that the person who is eating in the restaurant.

Good morning, God, I love You! What are You up to today? I want to be part of it.

I had to know at least two languages.

The most important thing in life will always be family. The people right here, right now.