I lived in New York for five years; I’ve lived in Barcelona, Rome, and Paris at different times. When I was 18, I was dying to live in a city.
Not many players would turn down a chance to play for Real Madrid and Barcelona, as they’re right at the top the tree in terms of football.
I’m comfortable with Spain and with Barcelona.
I had criticism in different clubs I played for. When i played in Corinthians, Tottenham and Barcelona there was some criticism but I always did my work, trying to do my best.
During my time away from football I was with Milan and Barcelona during training. The most impressive thing about Barcelona was how humble they all are. The humility of the players and staff was fantastic.
Yaya was much better than Sergio Busquets at Barcelona. But he was behind him in the pecking order and he found that hard to accept. I advised him to come to Manchester City while I was still there.
If a club like Barcelona can do it, then why can’t other clubs? It’s amazing that we can be here alongside the men and the way everyone is integrated in the club. People aren’t just walking past you going, ‘Who’s that?’
It would have been naive to believe that it’s an easy job to become the undisputed No. 1 at Barcelona, but that’s my target, and it’s something I will tackle with all my ambition.
Playing for Pep has certainly lived up to the expectations. I knew him from the Bundesliga and saw him coaching Barcelona when everyone saw an excellent manager who is able to get players to improve. He is a great personality and a very nice guy.
I have always kept in mind the advice of Ronaldinho, and he spoke wonders of Barcelona and the city, which he told me is marvellous.
I want to concentrate on winning things with Barcelona and Argentina. Then if people want to say nice things about me when I have retired, great. Right now, I need to concentrate on being part of a team – not just on me.
It doesn’t matter who we play against, whether it is Barcelona or another big team: when you are Man United, you do not have an excuse. You have to win.
I bought a lifetime pass on American Airlines and had a blast. The most memorable was going to Barcelona on a whim and scalping tickets at the Olympics to the Dream Team Quarterfinals.
Chicago is constantly auditioning for the world, determined that one day, on the streets of Barcelona, in Berlin’s cabarets, in the coffee shops of Istanbul, people will know and love us in our multidimensional glory, dream of us the way they dream of San Francisco and New York.
People say I should go to Real Madrid or Barcelona, but my team is Las Palmas.
I remember watching the 1992 Barcelona Games on TV, and I watched Limba Ram shoot. That was my first exposure to the Olympic Games.
I’ve always heard Leo saying he is happy at Barcelona. I’ll take the message that he is very comfortable here.
Obviously, I grew up in Barcelona, and when I watch them play I want them to win. The team are always going to be in my heart.
At Barcelona, it wasn’t about winning all the time; it was first about how to win.
I did not have to prove anything to people who doubted me, just to my team-mates and to Barcelona. The best thing is to do it on the field, with victories, with goals. But more than the goals is winning matches.
I have a good understanding with him. I’ve improved a lot with him. I hope Messi can stay for many years at Barcelona.
One moment that changed my mentality was the first time I went to Mali when I was six. Soon after that trip, Barcelona signed me, but when I was there I saw children like me, six years old, who didn’t have shoes, while I had the opportunity to fulfil my dream. It shocked me. I was six and I didn’t understand.
