What Zidane has done with Real Madrid is spectacular, but there are things I don't understand.

Zidane has been a player and knows what the players want and think.

I liked Benitez's sincerity. I identified with him because he is a very direct and honest person.

In the end hard work pays off.

Porto prepared me really well and this didn't go unnoticed in Spain, as before I went to Real Madrid the club were known as a graveyard for centre-backs. They had amazing centre-backs that had failed there.

There is no point changing coach halfway through the year.

I give my body and soul to defend this club and for all the fans who come to see us. I have never thought about leaving. I really like being at Madrid, the fans like me and I like them.

We have always felt the support of the Portuguese people. We are a small country, but with many qualities.

I'm happy in Madrid.

We always try to win, but it isn't possible all the time.

Mourinho is different. He stands out in many ways.

He can bring many things to Madrid, certainly titles. But Cristiano can't do it alone because he doesn't play by himself and that is something everyone must realise.

Playing collectively will boost our chances of winning.

We need to remain true to our style of play and do everything the coach tells us to do.

We, Portuguese, make this country very big.

Cristiano is the best player in the world.

Madrid will always be a priority for me.

Following Real Madrid, I support Porto.

What Cristiano does is beyond compare. He has an unbelievable record and he's the best player on the planet.

People like Cristiano are unique, they are people blessed by God. He was blessed by God and knew he would become one of the best in the history of football.

If I wasn't a footballer, I definitely would have been a chauffer because that is my father's profession and he's a person I aspire to and admire. I wanted to follow in his footsteps as a man.

I'm privileged to be able to train with sometime who is an amazing person, Cristiano Ronaldo.

Mourinho and Zidane are very different, one could say they are opposites. But it's not like one is bad and the other is good.

Mourinho has a lot of experience as a coach, with great clubs and players.

Everyone knows what my qualities are and what I can do for the team.

I'm always available to help Madrid.

In a final there is no favorite. It's 50/50.

Iker is a player who is part of Madrid. He's an institution, both in this club and in Spain.

There's no need to undervalue anybody and even less Iker, who is a symbol here in Madrid. We have to respect everything he's done.

I look after myself a lot to be at the top of my game for as long as possible.

Benitez is a very good professional.

Every minute I spend near Ancelotti I am breathing in football. He likes to really be immersed in football. As a former player and as a coach who knows our needs, it is a privilege to work with him and share time with him because he teaches us a lot.

I think I get a raw deal from referees. But as a professional footballer I have to accept it, and that's what I do.

I am a player who works hard, is fast and strong.

I don't consider myself the third centre-back. I have to give my all and then it is the coach who will decide.

I have been 10 years at Madrid, which is no easy thing.

I don't like to lose a 50/50, in the same way a striker doesn't like missing chances.

I am very clear, the people close to me know how I am.

I try and play as clean as possible and not commit fouls. But in my position it is not easy to play without giving away free kicks.

When I do play I try to be the best to help my teammates.

The more people that write me off, the stronger I get. That's my feeling.

Mesut and I played together at Werder Bremen and Arsenal for so many years. There is no other player that I shared so much time with. We were important for each other.

First and foremost, Wenger saw us as human beings and he had a lot of faith in us, which is why he stood by us.

The main thing for me was that I wanted to be able to decide when my international career would end after 10 years myself.

It is a lot of fun here in England and at Arsenal.

One thing is for sure, I will give everything every time I put on the Arsenal shirt.

Talent is what you make of your situation.

It is not only the skilful players who can make the difference in a game. It is as well players who just try to stick to their qualities and give absolutely everything.

Of course I have an advantage with my size on set pieces.

I was extremely lucky with my career and I want to finish on a high.