Dimitri Payet

When it's complicated at family level, that can stop you from being at ease in your job. ”

My managers understood that when I sulk, they talk to me. It's a way for me to be heard. ”

I try to put on a show while being effective because the spectators come to be entertained by beautiful play. ”

I had spent four years at Le Havre, and when they told me they weren't keeping me, because I wasn't good for the second division, that hit me hard. ”

I'm usually a No. 10, and the thing I most enjoy is helping my team-mates and creating goal-scoring chances for them. ”

I have kids, so I can understand the image that footballers have. They are fans of some players; I see in their eyes. They admire and try to imitate their gestures, their words, their celebrations. They love Ronaldo and Messi. Since Euro 2016, though, they have no right to pronounce the name of Ronaldo! ”

I'm living a boyhood dream. ”

I feel more satisfaction - and attach greater value - to providing assists then scoring myself. ”

When I am happy on the pitch, it's because everything is going well off it. ”

When things are going well on the pitch, it is because I know I have the coach behind me. ”