"Football is the most beautiful game in the world. It's a religion for me."

"To say that I am a legend, a great player, a star... I am just a man who wants to play football."

"I always wanted to be a world champion, and I achieved it. I always wanted to be the best, and I achieved it."

"I was waiting for my teammates to embrace me, and no one came. I told them, 'Come hug me, or the referee isn't going to allow it.'"

"I believe in God, but I also believe in myself."