We are Madrid, and we want to define our own philosophy. We don't want to be compared to anyone.

I have met him a few times. What can I say - Maradona is one of the best players in football history.

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

All my future plans are related to Real Madrid, and there are no other clubs on my mind. I'm so happy here along with my family. Few players have ended their career here, Zidane being one of the exceptions. I'd like to be one of those players, too, but time will tell what the future holds.

When I was playing for tips in college, I felt a fire in my soul. I had the same principle of focus that I had learned playing football.

I say it all the time: Texas high school football. It's no joke. It's a big deal. And when you get good coaches like I had at Lake Travis, and then you play other good programs, it develops you very quickly, and it gets you going.

Well, I've learned a lot from Bill Belichick. I've said time and time again, before I got to New England, I thought I knew a lot about football. But I think he taught me a lot from A to Z. I still carry it to this day.

Beside the brand-ambassador elements of the modern racing driver, the evolution of the athlete has mandated that as drivers, we are very committed to fitness.