At Barcelona, it wasn't about winning all the time; it was first about how to win.

I think that the best player in the world should be quiet, humble, and friendly. Lionel Messi is all of these things, while Cristiano often lacks some of these qualities.

If people only knew how much I respect Cristiano Ronaldo. I will repeat it to make myself clear: I respect Cristiano Ronaldo.

Before I went to Juventus, I made a final promise to the board at Barcelona. I said, 'You're going to miss me.' I didn't mean as a player. Barca have plenty of incredible players. What I meant was that they were going to miss my spirit.

My parents gave me a practical example of what life was about, and I won't forget that.

I left hurt because I think I fought hard to create a great history at Barcelona. I left with 23 titles in eight years.

Decisions are for the brave, and I am the bravest, deciding to leave Barcelona and Juventus.

When things begin to go negative, sometimes we just have to cover our ears and not let such circumstances influence us.

Leo Messi is a little football God. I love playing alongside him. We understand each other without needing to talk.

I have lived with a lot of racism in Spain. Unfortunately, I have had to learn to deal with it.

I like my decisions to be taken carefully, so they don't harm anyone close to me, so that the people close to me are happy.

When I signed for Barca, I knew their playing style was suited to my game.

All my fights with Cristiano were because of the press.

I like happiness, and when people try to destroy that, it winds me up.

Fans insult me and call me 'monkey.' At first, I was quite shocked, but now I do not give it importance.

For me, 'rich' isn't having lots of money; rich is having loads of things in your head.

For me, Thiago Silva remains the best defender in the world.

Guardiola improved me a lot as a footballer. He taught me a lot of things, and that's why, in every interview I'm asked, I always say the same thing: He is the best manager that I have worked with.

The most important thing in life is to know where you come from, and I know where I come from.

Messi has a divine gift.

Money's a necessary evil, there to give you moments. It gives me things I couldn't have - nice things - but happiness? That's a not a question of money and fame. Quite the opposite.

In life, you have to weigh everything up, even when they are just decisions about your career.

I know that if the people close to me are happy, I am happy, and I can do my job better.

The idea that I might finish my career without going to the Premier League, it is not possible.

At other clubs I have been, at Juventus, at Barca, we had two 'ships': one for the domestic league and another for the Champions League.

The world is evolving, and we must evolve with it.

Google seems to be more intelligent than some people.

I am so dedicated, so passionate, and that counts for more than what crazy people throw at me.

People who want to know who I am, or my history, put my name into Google.

In life, people move on their interests and even more when money is an issue.

I never hid my move to Real Madrid was almost done... my fate changed, and I arrived at Barcelona instead.

Sometimes, words are twisted and don't reach people in their intended way.

What happens on the pitch stays on the pitch.

I have faced many, but the most annoying was James Milner. He follows you forward and follows you backwards. It's very difficult because he attacks you and defends you, and then attacks you and defends you again.

I have flaws, but I'm honest.

Sometimes I think that people are not prepared to listen and discuss truths.

I'm a good crazy. A crazy good guy. Someone who makes the most of life.

I like to have personality in my way of dressing. I think being normal is a bit boring.

You have to be strong and calm to overcome difficult moments.

I've already promised that I want to end my career where I started it, as a way of thanking those who gave me the chance to make my name in football. I want to have a spell there before I retire, but one that's enjoyable for me and for them, too.

For those who are genuinely passionate about football, Barca are worthy of admiration.

I always think about life, and I think that we are here with a mission, and once we have done our mission, we go somewhere else.

Behind the footballer, there is a human being.

Everything Neymar does turns into news. If he gets emotional, they criticise. If he colours his hair, they criticise.

Criticising is a weapon of the weak.

Those who know Neymar know his great quality and how special he is. And I insist again, we have to take care of players like that; they illuminate football. It's players like him that make football have any sense.

It is hard to improve someone as a player, but is easier to help someone become a better person.

Barcelona is my home. It's impossible to say that I wouldn't return.

I'm a very restless person, and new experiences excite me more than anything else.

At Brazil, we play as a collective, something that also happens in Barcelona, but not at Real Madrid.