I just want to be better every day, to get better every day, not to be better than anyone else.

In the Premier League, you never know who is going to win or who will be champions. It is always a surprise.

I never run away from the responsibility. I'm used to it.

I don't want to surpass anyone. I don't want to be better than anyone else.

I want to trace my own path by doing the things I have been doing, winning titles, reaching goals.

I always dribble for a reason, and I always head for the goal.

My father always told me I like the ball more than I like playing soccer: since I was a young kid, I was always skilled with it, dribbling furniture around the house. That's how I see football - fun and dynamic - and this goes beyond me; it's a characteristic of Brazilian football.

Unfortunately, I never saw Pele play. What I know of him is through my grandfather, my dad's dad, who used to talk to me and tell me about how he played.

It is difficult to take in that your idols are in the same place as you are.

There weren't many options growing up, so I would wear whatever possible. I once saw a little boy wearing Jordan sneakers in a movie... and that made me dream.

I'm Messi Football Club.

You always knows what's best for you.

I've always said I learned to defend myself from an opponent coming for a hard hit. Tricks are part of my repertoire; I use them to try to get past my opponents, but the objective is always to score goals.

I am not the type of person who lets the pressure get to him. I try to see it as my friend. I align with it to calm me down.

I was quite nervous in my first week at Barcelona, but after that, I was relaxed.

I only want to be the best that I can be.

Not only the attackers, but the defenders - it's on the attackers to prepare themselves to break through the strong defense.

My opinion is that protesting, there's no problem with it, as long as it is peaceful without violence, without vandalism.

I believe the Champions League has all that magic because it gathers all the best European teams, and that gives you the feeling of trying to be the best. That's why the Champions League has this special kind of emotion.

I'm very happy that major players are always giving their opinions about my life, my game. I am very thankful for that.

I try to be a good role model for my son, my family, my friends, and then I try to be a good role model for the rest of the people, too.

Our objective is always to win. Every day, every game, and every competition.

I don't want to surpass Messi.

My dad just wants me to dedicate myself to playing and to focus on the ball.

I admire Manchester United, Chelsea, Arsenal, Liverpool - these are the teams that are always there fighting.

I respect his decisions, but football without Messi is not football. It is very hard to imagine football without him.

I know that it is a huge responsibility to be the captain, the No. 10, but I like it. I like the responsibility, the pressure, and I like playing football.

What I think about is my happiness, together with my family. I want us to be happy.

It's good for Brazilian football to have idols, stars, big stars coming back to Brazilian clubs. The tournaments become much better, more interesting. Ze Roberto, Juninho Pernambucano, Ronaldinho Gaucho, and other players who have returned to Brazil strengthen the league and improve the tournaments.

Above all, I want to be happy, and at Barcelona, I'm happy.

Messi deserves to win this World Cup for all he has done for football.

I play to be happy in the first place and then to help my colleagues and my team the best way I can, with the best football.

I don't compare tournaments.

I am proud of every one of my teammates.

I don't mind being the one people talk about. It doesn't weigh on me.

I prefer beating Real Madrid to beating Manchester City!

The Libertadores is sensational, but the Champions League... The first time I heard the anthem was a really special feeling. It's like being in a video game; it's living the dream of every child.

That is one of the things I dream about for myself: to receive the 'golden ball' someday.

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.

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

I will be a World Cup winner.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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