"I feel like a weight has been lifted. But I just enjoy playing football, I love having fun on the field. I’ve had games where a lot of people said I played really well, even without having a single shot on goal. That’s one of the nice things about football, it’s not only about scoring goals. Of course they're important, but, when you’re a footballer, you also need to work with your team-mates and put them first. This whole year has been very tough. Players need confidence more than anything else, and I’ve been very short of it. Very few people have shown faith in me over this past year.”
“I’d like to dedicate this to my grandfather, who’s about to turn 85, but has still made the effort to be here in Brazil. It’s for all those who’ve been with me in the good times and the bad, like my wife and my family. They know that I’m always happy to work hardest during the toughest times."
“I’d like to dedicate this to my grandfather, who’s about to turn 85, but has still made the effort to be here in Brazil. It’s for all those who’ve been with me in the good times and the bad, like my wife and my family. They know that I’m always happy to work hardest during the toughest times."