When I speak everyone listens and that gives me pleasure - even Zlatan, who has got a strong personality. When I talk he listens to me and I explain why he has got to do this or that.
We have to learn that not everyone deserves our tears. You have to do the right thing even if someone mocks you.
I know nothing is impossible in life.
I've overcome tuberculosis and my life was at risk.
I have a clear conscience and never let success get to my head. You know that when you achieve something, you can change the way you are very easily.
When I joined AC Milan I didn't play for six months. But I was training under a great coach in Carlo Ancelotti. I can't stress how important those six months were - they changed my life.
I think that humility is key to succeed and conquer your dreams.
There is not a day I wake up and do not think of the World Cup.
My mother taught me to be honest no matter what situation takes place in my life, to be honest and to stay humble.
The fear of losing is always there, but you mustn't let that fear dull your desire to win.
It's difficult to talk about the future because you never know.
Why would I accept to earn less money to play for Barcelona? Why are players the ones supposed to sacrifice themselves?
It's tough for us to fight against those who have the microphone. We try and respond on the pitch, playing as well as possible, and dedicating ourselves on the training ground.
My arrival at Porto wasn't easy and I had some difficulties. I spoke the same language but I felt very lonely. Two months later I caught tuberculosis yet at the time no doctor at Porto knew for sure what was wrong with me. I trained and played with the B team.
Paulinho provides pace, strength and quality goals in the middle of the park.
My core definition of success is my family. They provide me with all the support I need to feel good, both in and outside of my career.
If you don't have your family behind you, supporting you and giving you advice when you need it, things can get very difficult.
I respect all opinions, but when you are attacked personally, it starts to get hard. I am especially sad when it impacts my family and my loved ones.
By relying on my experience as a player, I hope to one day perform as a coach.
It was Milan who proved they wanted me and they did everything to get me.
