The strikers are the first defenders. And the first defender is the first striker to build from the back.

Joy is important in life, not just football. Joy is being serious and professional, too. Joy can be reaching your potential by training hard and being disciplined. Joy can be following the rules you need to follow.

My faith gives me the belief that I can go out and perform and improve as a player. It gives me strength and inspiration.

One day, when I have my own kids, I'll tell them that, even when their life is not easy, they can still do anything they want. That is the way to approach things.

It's always a battle to play against Diego Costa.

Barca are a great team that play fantastic football.

My respect for Chelsea will be forever.

This is football, so you need to be clever to understand the moment and win games.

A World Cup would only be a true experience if I were wearing the Brazilian shirt. Otherwise, it would just be like playing for a club.