I am convinced by my style of play, so I take risks without much hesitation.

I'm the 11th field player.

I think at the age of 30, you still have youthful aspects, but at the same time, you have gathered enough experience to know how to succeed in life. I like this mixture.

The team is the star at Manchester United.

The calmness and confidence I take into matches has an effect not only on our rivals but also on my team-mates, who are counting on me.

Nervenstarke means that no matter the situation, I have to show my teammates that I remain prepared and confident and there for them. They have to feel my Nervenstarke.

On the pitch, I conduct and organise. I'm loud.

I used to cry when I let in a goal. I always thought I was to blame because I was the last man.

I'm not the sort of person who poses in their underwear.

You can plan, but what happens on a football field cannot be predicted.

Food is a passion for me, especially Italian cuisine. I prefer to have somebody cook for me, but I can do some very nice pasta dishes.

After matches, the highlights show mostly the goals, scoring chances, assists. The spectator tends not to remember that, as a goalkeeper, I make difficult saves at great risk and start moves with my efforts.

I do not like the red carpet; I prefer the green pitch.

I have three goalkeepers who really inspired me. Jens Lehmann was my idol because he played for Schalke and was really progressive in the way he developed the position in Germany. I also have a lot of respect for all that Oliver Kahn achieved with the national team. Outside Germany, I would add that Edwin van der Sar was a big role model.

Fight for your dreams and success. This is what has always guided me.

We lived in a hotel for many years as we struggled financially, but I always loved football.

Tottenham was my first international club. I spent four glorious years there, and the fans were brilliant with me. I only have good memories.

I have to keep working hard and improving every day.

The Nations League is a great competition.

Sometimes, when we play against weaker teams, everyone says, 'Oh, you won because you played weaker teams.'

Nobody is accustomed to play in front of an empty stadium.

I don't like to compare players, particularly to myself.

To play at Real Madrid, it is not enough to just have football quality. You must be mentally strong.

I can say I am playing some of the best football of my career at 31. So maybe I can play better as I get older.