I'm happy in Madrid.

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

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.

There is no point changing coach halfway through the year.

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.

In the end hard work pays off.

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

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

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

I've played against Griezmann several times in Spain. He's not very tall but he's very adept at figuring out where the ball will be.

I spent 10 wonderful years at Real Madrid.

The people can say what they want, but fact remains that Neymar has been booked more often than me.

Juventus are one of Europe's and Italy's big teams.

When I go out on the streets, plenty of people still show that they like me.

As I always say, the fundamental thing in football is to defend as well as attack. And to attack well means that the forwards must first help to defend. That's where the work begins.

At Real Madrid it is difficult to be defensive and this is my main priority.

Porto improve every single player because this is a very demanding club.

It's a privilege for us, Portugal, to have a player like Cristiano Ronaldo.

It's down to us to play, do our job and honour the shirt that we pull on, so as to ensure we send the fans away happy.

I'm a person who fought for what I have.

Which player does not want to win? A player who doesn't want to win, it's better not to be with us.

My plan is to retire at Real Madrid.

The supporters are always right, but we need our supporters behind us.

We need to work with great humility.