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I joined Benfica from Brazil, but from the car which came to pick me up from the airport, I kept seeing all these signs which said, 'Alverca,' 'Alverca,' 'Alverca.' So I asked, 'Where are we going?' The answer was the one that I feared: 'We're going to Alverca, to your apartment.' Once I got inside I cried with rage.Collection: Car
Time gives you experience and maturity to face things in different ways.Collection: Experience
I wished I could help Fluminense a lot more, but my body didn't let me do it.
Scolari is more emotional. Queiroz is more theoretical and he likes tactics.
I was born in Brazil and it would be a lie to say that I'm just Portuguese now and not Brazilian but I love Portugal and I love playing for the national team.
Sometimes I think people in England ask too much of the national team.
No-one can be compared to Pele.
My career has not been easy.
I have played in small teams where it is difficult to reach your potential.
I arrived in Portugal being very creative, very technical. Finally at Porto, Santos showed me the way and convinced me that I had to work for the team, to improve defensively.
I have worked hard and I have had to overcome many obstacles, but now I am happy.
I was very young when I got into the Corinthians first team.
In Brazil, youngsters are given too much responsibility straight away - they are thrown into the fire. In my case, Corinthians were going through a crisis and the pressure was much higher.
People have fun watching quality and variety. This is what Cristiano is all about.
I would sign Modric for Barca because his way of playing fits with the style that exists at the club.
During a recovery programme, you always run the risk of falling into a trap whereby you think you are fit to play, but your body isn't ready.
It is better when you play a desperate side, because you can control the game and the emotions more.
The Premier League is a very difficult competition, it's so tough and complicated.
In my opinion there are two Premier Leagues in the same season. In the winter, games are more difficult, especially around Boxing Day, which can be complicated for clubs.
I'm not a winger.
There is no secret behind Mourinho. He is one great coach among many others and he works a lot.
I wasn't born with Mourinho. I didn't start playing football with Mourinho. I just played with him in Porto and he was a great coach for me.
Mourinho helped teach me how to win but I always had this winning mentality.
In the Champions' League not only do you need the best team, but you cannot make any mistakes because there are no chances to fight back like in the league.
Beckham is so good technically and has shown a terrific commitment and desire to come back to his best.
Lampard would be really welcome in Barcelona, every good player is welcome here.
I like the English league a lot and every year there is always a lot of excitement so that appeals to me.
If I had to choose between any other club and Barca, I would always choose Barca because it's a club I really like.
I decided to play for Portugal because I was convinced I had no chance of playing for Brazil.
Barca people come and go, but the club continues, and me going is not the end of the world.
Though Messi takes care of himself like a normal athlete, Ronaldo is unbelievable. It borders on sickness because he always wants to be the best at his job. He competes in everything.
I chose to play for Portugal and I will defend that shirt until the end.
It'll be different playing against Brazil, but I play for Portugal with all my heart and soul.
I've had some fantastic years with the Portuguese team. I've always been treated well, perhaps better than I ever hoped to be.
Robinho has the standing to play in a team which aspire to titles.
I'm at home in London.
I will do my best wherever I am on the pitch.
Historically, squads that have won European Championships can win a World Cup.
It wouldn't be normal if a European champion wasn't one of the favourites to win the World Cup.
I think I can be compatible with Lampard on the pitch.
Chelsea's sporting project is exciting and that is why I have decided to come here.
At Chelsea, Ricardo Carvalho and Paulo Ferreira are like brothers to me for everything that we have been through together. John Terry and Lampard are fantastic, and players such as Michael Essien, Ashley Cole and Michael Ballack are also superstars.
When expectations are too high, sometimes the disappointment is out of proportion.
I think that quite simply the Ballon D'Or is the most important individual award for a player. I think any footballer would love to be elected.
Raphinha is happy at Leeds, but there will certainly come a time when he wants to take a step up in his career and move forward.
Steven Gerrard is the best player in the Premier League. He has a lot of quality, moves around the field and attacks when he can.
To play for Barca is a dream that I have completed. I came here and was successful.
I was born in Brazil and grew up playing futsal on the streets. It's where I picked up the skills that laid the foundation for my success on the international stage and served me well throughout my career.
It's nice to play under pressure and know you can't fail. It's a nice responsibility to have.
Maybe you are more relaxed in the group stage, because you know you have time to fix things if you lose. The knockout stage is completely different - your campaign is constantly on the line. There is no room for mistakes, no margin for error. It is emotional and tense. I like it.