Every team has a person who is used as a reference, a player who stands out more than others.

One that I like and I think could play here is Coutinho. He has the style of Barcelona.

My father has been by my side since I was little. He takes care of things, my finances and my family.

I try to be myself without being anything different.

I can't be compared to Pele. I need to do so much more to be compared to Pele. Pele is fantastic. And he's unique.

The only thing that can protect me from someone coming from behind are the rules.

Romario had the best first touch and the best pass to score a goal.

I just like playing with the ball. I always have.

I've always had the greatest respect for and listened to both my father and my mother. I've always tried to follow my parents' advice because these are people who want the best for me.

Messi is a great player. Playing against him is not good - it is bad.

Right now I'm living my boyhood dream, which was to play for a European club. The fact that it's a huge club like Barcelona makes it a tremendous honour. I like everything about the city: the climate, the people. It's quite similar to Brazil, which helps a lot. There's even a beach!

Cristiano Ronaldo has created his own story, and now I'm creating mine.

I think every player should be allowed to stay or leave a club.

My first pair of Jordans, I wore them all the time. I would wear them to school; I always had them on.

When I arrived at Barcelona and saw Messi's face, and later Luis Suarez, I felt like it was a videogame.

The Premier League is a championship that amazes me. I like the playing style and the teams.

Winning titles plays a big role in the Ballon d'Or race.

I'm a happy guy. I like to joke around. I'm irreverent. I love my family; I love my son. I was very happy with and proud of the birth of my son. I grew up a lot after he was born. I'm just an easy and happy guy.

The moment I am off the field, it's my personal time.

Of course Messi could handle a cold Tuesday night in Stoke. He'd be drinking tea and relaxing beforehand. Me? I'd probably be the same.

I believe Philippe Coutinho is a player who would totally fit in Barcelona.

I will be a World Cup winner.

Winning the Ballon d'Or is the consequence of your work.

I just like winning every tournament that I play. All of them are important for me. Each has its own history, its own characteristic, but they are all important.