Not a lot of people see that when you're growing up. You don't get to see that people really have to work hard to become as good as they are.

You get older, and you want to be a professional athlete; you want to win on the biggest stage.

Throughout my whole football career, I have always known I wasn't the fastest guy.

I had a lot of stats in college, and they didn't count for wins. So whatever it takes to win football games is the goal that I set.

The No 10 shirt? Yes, I understand what it means in Brazil. The icon number. Yes, it's important. It is the number given to a creative player, and I am happy to have that responsibility, but it is not your shirt number that defines you: it is what you do with a football.

In football, you know anything can happen and that everything can change from minute to minute.

As a full-time athlete, you put your body through a lot. A foam roller works like a self-massage to roll out the knots in your quads, your hamstrings, and your back so that you feel looser and more prepared.

MS Dhoni is a massive influence on the team. He is a living legend in the dressing room and an ornament to the game.