I've had lunch with Alisson when he arrived at Liverpool. We have a very good relationship. He's a friend.

It's no wonder Pep is one of the best coaches in the world. When I knew I could work with him I was very happy. I didn't think twice. He has helped a lot in my adaptation, in the form of the game he likes.

I train a lot with the ball.

It's a huge responsibility to play at the back, there is no room for mistakes, so I must be constantly focused to give my best.

I might have made mistakes because of my way of playing but mistakes are part of football. I never let that influence my game.

Most of the games are decided by a small margin. That shows the intensity and the competitiveness of the English league. Everyone knows here the competition is ferocious. It's a bit different than the Portuguese league. But I'm going to try to adapt to this league as quick as possible.

As for my ambitions with City, I want to win the Premier League and the Champions League.

When I knew it was real, that City were really interested in me, I was very happy because it's good to see your work recognised.

I am very happy to have been called up by the national team. It's indeed another achievement in my career and I've worked a lot and very hard for this moment.

When a goalkeeper makes a mistake, there is no one to save the goal.

A striker can miss three or four chances and still score the fifth.

Any player who wears the Brazilian national team shirt is happy.

I train as if I am always playing, which makes it easier for me to be used.

As a player you must be prepared for everything.

When I started to play in school, I didn't have an idol as such, I didn't really like football in my nursery days. I used to go three times a week due to my brother's influence and also because our friends used to go as well.

Rogerio Ceni has always been my inspiration.

I always learn from Julio Cesar and I learn more from watching him than from talking to him. I gain a lot of experience when I train with him.

Many people look forward to my work, and I hope to live up to expectations and work at a high level.

We know that in the Champions League and the knockout competitions, you can't make any mistakes.

In old times, not many keepers could play with their feet, but modern football requires those skills because it's changed.

Ceni was very skilful - and he made history. He played for 25 years at Sao Paulo, more than 1,200 games, and that's an inspiration. Hopefully, I can build a history like that.

I started playing in goal because I 'struggled to run as fast as the strikers and the other players out there. I was 10 years old.

On the pitch, I try to be focused and calm and think positive. That's my attitude towards football.

I have always had the dream to play in English football and now I'm going to make it true.

When you live without training for a long time, you end up losing that habit. It is difficult to resume things, even if you have some time to prepare. It is difficult to acquire that rhythm again. Many injuries end up happening.

I have gained Selecao recognition, eventually. I'm very proud of it, and now I want to replicate my Benfica's performance for my country.

I want to win everything we can! But it is my dream to win the Champions League in Manchester City's shirt.

When I used to watch the derbies on TV in the past, I could tell the atmosphere of those games was incredible. Now, being able to be part of such a great event like a Manchester derby, it's an amazing feeling.

Visually, my trademarks have always been my glasses and hair.

The Champions League is so difficult, It's like a lottery: sometimes you're just unlucky.

Sometimes I don't even accept the simplest medical treatment, such as, for example, the anti-flu vaccine.

It hurts me that Puyol is leaving Barcelona, and I wish him well. For me, he was always the fire that the team needed.

I started in a 4-3-3 formation at Ajax, playing in left midfield. There, you need to be just as involved defensively as you are going forward. You attack and you defend, and that allows you to be a complete player.

Seedorf is doing well, and I am happy for him. I hope he stays at Milan so that he can prove how much he really understands about football.

Everyone has an affection for the club where you played in your youth; that's normal. But loyalty to it? Loyalty is staying at the club. Affection is different. The important thing is that when you're there, you give it your all, respect the rules and respect the club, and try to be the best you can be. That's fair enough.

Most racist people are like sheep. They are people without backbones.

Players can underestimate the Premier League.

People don't see the determination behind getting on the pitch every week.

I think it's important to condemn that. There's a line, and if you have a racial - racist comment, no, somebody has to act upon it.

In management, everything is different. If you look at successful coaches, they always need time to kickstart something. Arrigo Sacchi - when he started the revolution at Milan, he was almost on the brink of being sacked, but then he won, and people started believing in the system; he had more time to breathe.

Everybody in Ajax plays 4-3-3, from seven years old, so they get used to the system. It's all about being a total player.

Jaap Stam is a man-mountain of a footballer.

Messi is just an anomaly: he can dribble, he can score, he can pass, he has the vision, he understands the game.

Ronaldo is just an athlete. He works so hard and back to back; he is always there. But if you work hard, can you be like Messi? No, that's impossible. Can you be like Ronaldo? Yes, to a certain extent.

Zizou is a phenomenon. It is an honour to share the same midfield as him. But he thinks the same about me.

I have only one body, which is the home of my spirit; therefore, I cherish my body.

I can play left-back; I can play in midfield or on the left or right wings.

I just want to enjoy football and show the best I can do.

I played for Barcelona, for Ajax, where it's important to develop and integrate young talent.

I played street soccer; that's where I started. If you look at South America, that's why they have technical players.