The Barcelona players have reached an amazing mutual understanding that they can play with their eyes closed.

How many times have I beaten Barcelona? I don't know, three times at least.

I can't remember what times I used to do in training because I always loved football and didn't have any interest in an athletics career. But I was always the quickest.

My objective is always to play for the national team. For me, it's the best feeling in the world to represent my country.

If I hadn't had a childhood career, I probably would've signed a contract with the first person I came across.

It's the people who are more insecure who feel the need to control and micromanage. But that's true of any profession and hierarchy with a boss. You have people who know you are competent enough to do your job, and then you have the ones that just hover around.

I have a small entourage of people who I trust. I value their opinion on my career. And I stick to those voices. The rest is just background noise.

I was always respectful to Arsene and I think he respected me for that. We had a good relationship and understanding. We spoke a lot after going through many ups and downs and, overall, I'm very proud of the way I finished my career with Arsenal.