When I was promoted to the main squad at Talleres de Remedios de Escalada, I felt my dream had become reality.

I've been lucky to be part of very good teams and to play with immense players.

Even though I started out at right-back, I actually enjoy the contrast of playing both at full-back and in midfield. Both require physical attributes and a lot of energy.

The important thing is to train well during the week so you perform well physically come matchday.

I've managed to play most games every season for many seasons. That gives you confidence and stability.

The thing about Champions League football is it can turn on an instant. You can have a very good, solid team over the course of the season, but the Champions League is more like the World Cup, where your fate can be decided in a second and you need a bit of luck too.

In the past a lot of Italians emigrated to Argentina, and now us Argentinians, and in my case, us footballers, are returning to Italy. We always try to keep our identity.

Inter have given me everything.

I can honestly say that there's nothing more beautiful for a sportsperson that to play for his or her country, regardless of the tournament or the location.

Football always gives you a chance to set the record straight. Things go full circle and end up the way they should be.

Inter are a huge club and so always obliged to win.

I'm a fan of Independiente, so I'd naturally like to wear their colours, and I also like Banfield, who gave me a lot as a young player. Either would be nice.

Throughout my career I have always done everything with passion.

Football has given me a lot and I have tried my best to give something back.

I have always tried to be myself on the pitch and probably my biggest pleasure is when fans of other teams come to show me their respect.

Milan are always a team to be respected.

Before coming to this decision to leave the game I had thought about it a lot.

The bond between Inter and I will last forever.

We Argentines do not realise what Leo represents for the whole world.

Messi is an ambassador of Argentina, and I am also proud of him as an Argentine.

What can you say about Messi? A guy who has won five Ballon d'Ors, four Champions Leagues and has scored 97 goals in a year. There is no need to win a World Cup to certify that talent.

Recovery after hard work is key for any athlete.

I live every training session to the fullest as if it were a final.

In 2000, with Tardelli at the helm, I really thought about leaving Inter. I had an agreement with Real Madrid and everything was ready for me to move to Spain.

I arrived at Inter when I was very young and I had the chance to play with Giuseppe Bergomi, and I met Giacinto Facchetti too.

My kids go to school in Italy and after my playing career is over I want to spend time with my family.

It's always nice coming back to the national side.

I'm not surprised by Mazzarri's ability, I knew him as an opponent.

My only desire was to defend and honour the Inter jersey in any country all over the world.

Inter are one big family to me and the club is like a second home to me.

When I look back to my infancy many images come to mind, beautiful and ugly.

The Champions League is more important than the Scudetto.

I've had an incredible career.

Rafael Benitez and Mourinho are coaches with different ideas, but both want to win.

Football is made up of episodes.

Strikers get periods like this, periods when you do everything right and others when you can't do anything properly.

You have to accept the criticism but you also have to consider how much of what is said and written is actually true.

I couldn't have left Banfield in the ways I would have wanted, but the people here are always great.

Banfield are in my heart.

I have always taken pleasure from the affection I received from Banfield fans everytime I have returned here, but I will not close my career with them.

I will not end my career with Banfield. I will stay at Inter until the end, the Nerazzurri fans should remain tranquil.

I am proud to be an Inter player.

It is always a great feeling to win.

I always give my best in training as if it was a Champions League final.

I'll never forget my time at Banfield. It is a club that gave me everything and gave me the opportunity to become a man and a player.

To reach Bergomi at the top of appearances for Inter in Europe gives me pride.

In every team there are those who are discontented.

I go to the hairdresser once a month and even if I don't use products, I always want to look tidy.

I like my hair. I care about it.

I'm happy with my career.