“People have to understand one thing: at the age of 18, I arrived at a dream club like Manchester United. It was a dream come true. But, even at that moment, I was thinking about playing in England for some years and then going to play in Spain. Even at that time I was thinking that way, and I always gave 100% everything.”

“I see football as an art and all players are artists.If you are a top artist, the last thing you would do is paint a picture somebody else has already painted.”

“I don't like being alone.”

“I have two Golden Boot awards at home. It would be nice to win another, but I wouldn't mind it if I didn't.”

“I know I'm a good professional, I know that no one's harder on me than myself and that's never going to change, under any circumstances.”

“I'm not going to change the world. You're not going to change the world. But we can help - we can all help.”

“Without football, my life is worth nothing.”

“My father always taught me that when you help other people, then God will give you double. And that's what has really happened to me. When I have helped other people who are in need, God has helped me more.”

“There are people out there who hate me and who say I'm arrogant, vain, and whatever. That's all part of my success. I am made to be the best.”

“At United, there are great traditions, which you can't buy in one or two years. They are created by victories. You need to prove again and again that you are better than the others. Manchester United have always done this, and are still doing it, so they are the best.”

“I see myself as the best footballer in the world. If you don't believe you are the best, then you will never achieve all that you are capable of.”