In every dressing room in the world, players say things to each other after a defeat, and then it gets forgotten.
In Brazil, the coach respects the player's characteristics. In Europe, they are used to playing with two lines of four players, and they don't want to know what you can do. There, if you are a forward, the coach sends you on to the pitch just to run. You have to run, and that's it.
If you ask my one regret, it is that I could not bring those City fans a trophy. That's the only thing that leaves me a little sad.
When a Brazilian player comes to England and is successful, he ends up opening doors to other players.
When you build a house, you have to start from the floor. You have to start from the bottom, the defence, and then you fix the attack.
I have to look for my happiness, and that is being out on the pitch, playing well, and scoring goals. That makes me happy.
Rio Ferdinand is the hardest opponent I have faced - strong and quick. He didn't kick you. He was so classy. I could do all my step-overs, but he would watch the ball and tackle so immaculately. He only got the ball.
I owe a lot to playing on the street. And what was even better than playing on the street was playing football with my friends in the local graveyard. It was fantastic. We forgot what the time was and didn't even go home for our meals.
I had a wonderful time in Spain. I had the pleasure of being a league champion twice in a row and playing for a big club like Real Madrid, which gave me a higher profile.
Unfortunately, my departure from Madrid was not pleasant, but those things are in the past, and I have learned a lot and matured.
Sometimes I am questioned why I play better for the national squad than at Manchester City. I am the same at both places, but City is one team, and the Brazil national squad is another.
Yes, I thought I was joining Manchester United, I was misled by all involved. I wasnt aware of another Manchester teamCollection: Funny
I played Futebol de Salão for many years and it helped me to become the player I am today. There you don't have time to think, you are always tightly marked and you develop a sense for performing in small spaces.Collection: Player
I didn't do anything during the game. I only had one shot on goal and I did not create any chances. I was horrible. Maybe I should have left the pitch earlier.Collection: Soccer
On the last day, Chelsea made a great proposal and I accepted.Collection: Lasts