It's normal that people have a distorted image of Cristiano because the press nowadays focus more on the issues off the pitch. But Cristiano is very professional. He is very focused on his football and he follows the timetable exactly. He is a humble man, despite of all his surroundings. He doesn't lose sight of the fact that he's from Madeira.

At Madrid we are like one big family. We're all united because we know we have to be, otherwise we're going nowhere.

I am a man who always likes to win and to defend the shirt of Real Madrid till the very end.

Every team dreams of playing the Champions League final - Porto just as much as Real Madrid.

Is there a team in the world that would not be stronger with Cristiano Ronaldo? I don't think so.

Off the pitch, Cristiano is an extremely normal person. When something gets out in the media talking about him... I look and I say: 'This can't be. It's a lie.'

In Turkey people really love sport, they only think about football.

We center backs had to cover a lot of ground, and we had to be very physical with the opposing strikers.

I am very proud of my years spent at this club, giving it my heart and soul. I finished my time at Real Madrid giving it all I had.

Carlos Tevez is a quality player. He fights for every loose ball. He loves retrieving it. He's a fighter on the pitch.

Cristiano is happy at Real Madrid and focused on helping the team.

When I arrived, I defended Real Madrid tooth and nail.

I have always done everything to defend my goal.

Perhaps Real Madrid fans won't like me saying this but they say Real Madrid fans transmit enthusiasm but I don't think they do. That's not the reality.

Real Madrid are an exemplary club. I would never have had the chance to play for this club for such a long period had I really been such a crazy, violent player.

I have two Portuguese league titles behind me, and although the Spanish league is different I am going to do my best.

They are different footballers. For me, Cristiano has more points in his favour because he heads the ball well, he is stronger and he scores goals. Messi has quality, dribbles and scores goals. For a coach, I think Cristiano is better because he is more complete.

I'll always say it was football that gave me everything in life - lots of friends, the chance to make my dreams come true.

My two daughters were born in Madrid, I won three Champions Leagues and three La Liga titles as well.

If there is a magic stadium in Europe, then it is the Bernabeu.

When I got here with Real Madrid, the truth is they responded very well. I know that the people like me, they love me, they have a lot of warmth for me. I'm enchanted for that warmth and love they've shown.

One of the values of a human being is to be honest and admit at times knowing when to apologize.

I love playing for Mourinho. He is honest and sticks to his guns.

Football is a collective sport.

Pele and Maradona won games but they had the help of their team-mates.

Little by little I want to become more free and start going forward but I know that the first thing I have to do is defend.

Turkish people live football. Football is a passion of theirs. They demonstrate it with love and affection for their team.

I really like Gaitan. He has a lot of creativity and has the quality to play for a club like Real Madrid.

Three goals in 90 minutes is possible, there is no doubt about it.

Criticism makes us grow.

I always want to give my utmost to try and bring happiness to the supporters.

The Besiktas fans are very passionate. When you go out onto the pitch the noise coming from the stands always hits you.

I think my style of play would be appreciated in England, but as Spanish football is more technical, rather than box-to-box like in English football, my physical style is highlighted much more.

People talk without knowing the real Cristiano. He's a normal person with normal habits like us. He likes his relatives. He loves his sons. He stresses the importance of being a father which I think is important. He's does this perfectly and naturally.

I think you need to know how to seperate what happens on the pitch from off-the-pitch matters.

We face each game with great importance but we have a strong desire to win.

Cristiano is just one more player who is always motivated.

We're professionals, we have to deal with criticism. We get talked about a lot but we have to focus on doing our job well.

I love Real Madrid and their fans.

I won't sit back and hope that everything comes to me. No, I will continue to fight to achieve more and more.

If the fans are happy with me it is due to how I perform on the pitch.

Many, many people sent me messages on social media. I couldn't not go. I couldn't turn my back on all this affection that the people had given me. I said I have to go to Besiktas. It's impossible not to go to Besiktas!

I do not like to lose, which is why I try my hardest when I play.

Everyone's opinions have to be respected. The coach has his, we have ours, the media have theirs.

I fight for every ball as if it was the last.

We need to work with great humility.

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

My plan is to retire at Real Madrid.

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

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